Computerized Tomographic Measurement of the Cervical Pedicles Diameter in a Malaysian Population and the Feasibility for Transpedicular Fixation

Abstract

Transpedicular screw fixation for the cervical spine must not be attempted in the Malaysian population before the exact pedicle diameters are known.Therefore, preoperative CT evaluation is a must before transpedicular fixation is performed, especially in female patients. Because the margin for mistake is very narrow, it is best avoided in upper cervical spines.