Researchers examined eight patients who received a temporary fixation cross-rod between the cephalad and caudad contralateral pedicle screws. The technique allowed two surgeons to access the vertebral bodies simultaneously, which decreased operative time and blood loss.
There were no complications related to the temporary fixation during the procedures and no translational movement was recorded.
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