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European Spine Journal
Published in: European Spine Journal 1/2004

01-10-2004 | Review

Positioning on surgical table

Authors: Claudio Schonauer, Antonio Bocchetti, Giuseppe Barbagallo, Vincenzo Albanese, Aldo Moraci

Published in: European Spine Journal | Special Issue 1/2004

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Abstract

Positioning on the surgical table is one of the most important steps in any spinal surgical procedure. The “prone position” has traditionally been and remains the most common position used to access the dorsolumbar-sacral spine. Over the years, several authors have focused their attention on the anatomy and pathophysiology of both the vascular system and ventilation in order to reduce the amount of venous bleeding, as well as to prevent other complications and facilitate safe posterior approaches. The present paper reviews the pertinent literature with the aim of highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of various frames and positions currently used in posterior spinal surgery.
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Metadata
Title
Positioning on surgical table
Authors
Claudio Schonauer
Antonio Bocchetti
Giuseppe Barbagallo
Vincenzo Albanese
Aldo Moraci
Publication date
01-10-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Spine Journal / Issue Special Issue 1/2004
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-004-0728-y

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