Abstract:Background Creating a rectangular disc space is an important step during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion or cervical total disc replacement. The study aims to determine the accuracy of Caspar pin insertion by using a novel Adjustable Caspar Pin Aiming Device in anterior cervical procedures. Methods Forty Caspar pins were placed using an Adjustable Caspar Pin Aiming Device in 20 human cadaveric cervical vertebral bodies from C3 to C7 after performing anterior discectomies. Accuracy of pin placement was … Show more
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