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Table 2 Interpretation of pedicle screw placement

From: Lumbosacral pedicle screw placement using a fluoroscopic pedicle axis view and a cannulated tapping device

Screw placement

No. of screws (%)

Adequate insertion

817 (95.7)

Misplacement

37 (4.3)

 Minor (cortical perforation <3 mm)

28 (3.3)

 Moderate (cortical perforation 3–6 mm)

7 (0.8)

 Severe (cortical perforation >6 mm)

2 (0.2)

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