| abstract |
Method for percutaneous fixation of a pair of vertebrae comprising posterolaterally entering the back percutaneously with a plurality of pedicle screws (1), screwing each screw into the medullary canal (2) of the pedicles (3) of adjacent thoracic and/or lumbar vertebrae or the pedicles of the L5 and S1 vertebrae, to a position where the proximal end (1b) thereof lies adjacent the fascia of the patient; inserting pedicle screw linkages (7) under the skin of the back and detachably securing the linkage means to the proximal ends of the screws on the same side of the spinous processes of vertebrae. A kit is provided for percutaneous fixation of vertebrae, comprising a plurality of pedicle screws (1) of different sizes, yet of a size to enable the distal end (1a) of each screw to be screwed into the medullary canal of a pedicle of a vertebra with the proximal end (1b) thereof lying adjacent the fascia of a patient. |