Morphometric Study for C1 Pedicle Screw Placement in Thai Patients.

 Traumatic atlantoaxial (upper cervical spine) leads to instability in weightbearing movement and neurological deficit. Presently, C1 (axial) lateral mass or pedicle screws for fixation are the most popular because of excellent mechanical performance for internal fixation. C1 pedicle screw fixation can reduce intraoperative blood loss and postoperative occipital neuralgia more than C1 lateral mass screws.

Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism in Extramedullary Spinal Tumors.

Context: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is the fatal complication following spine surgery and the appropriate perioperative prophylaxis is still debated.

Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of along with risk factors for postoperative VTE in surgically treated extramedullary spinal tumor patients.

Setting And Designs: The study design involves single institute and retrospective cohort study.

Morphometry of the C2 Pedicle and Lamina in Thai Patients.

Background: Traumatic upper cervical spine leads to instability and neurological deficit. At present, C2 (axis) pedicle or lamina screws for fixation are popular because further external immobilization is not needed. However, these techniques demand experience inserting the screws and carry the risk of vertebral artery or spinal cord injury.

Incidence and Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism Following Craniotomy for Intracranial Tumors: A Cohort Study.

Context: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a devastating complication of intracranial tumor surgery. The present study helps identify patients at the greatest risk of developing VTE.

Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of and risk factors for VTE following craniotomy for intracranial tumors.