Abstract
Pre-operative Hook-wire Localization of Thoracic Spinal Level for Intraspinal Pathology Requiring a Single Level Laminectomy
Highlights
The accurate localization of a spinal level is important in any spinal surgery
We would like to describe a method of pre-operative marking of thoracic spinal level using hook-wire under computed tomography (CT) scan control
The aim of this paper is to describe a simple technique that providing accurate identification of the vertebral level for intradural or extradural lesions of the thoracic spine
Summary
We describe here a method of pre-operative marking of thoracic spinal level using hook-wire under CT scan control which is a simple technique for accurate identification of the level for surgery. The level of the pathology is localised This is followed by placement of a hook-wire under the lamina of the vertebral body or the interspinous ligament. No errors and complications related to the technique were observed This technique is employed successfully in our institution for the removal thoracic intraspinal pathology that requires only a single level laminectomy. This method immediately and accurately identifies the desired spinal level and minimizes the operative time
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