Publications by authors named "Selda Aksoy"
Morphometric Anatomy of the Posterior Aspect of the Atlas and the Vertebral Artery Groove in Relation to Lateral Mass Screw Placement.
J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- Atlantoaxial instability is a serious condition leading to symptoms like walking difficulties and limited neck mobility, for which atlantal lateral mass screw fixation is a recognized surgical method.
- The study analyzed 158 dried human C1 vertebrae to measure important dimensions related to screw placement using precise digital calipers.
- Findings include specific measurements for the screw entry zone and distances related to the vertebral artery groove, providing valuable data for surgeons to improve the accuracy of their procedures.