An Anesthesia, Surgery, and Harvest Method for the Evaluation of Transpedicular Screws Using an In Vivo Porcine Lumbar Spine Model

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An Anesthesia, Surgery, and Harvest Method for the Evaluation of Transpedicular Screws Using an In Vivo Porcine Lumbar Spine Model

Article DOI: 10.3791/55225-v • 09:07 min • May 31st, 2017

May 31st, 2017 •

Here, we introduce a method to evaluate transpedicular screws by using an in vivo porcine lumbar spine model.

Anesthesia Surgery Harvest Method Evaluation Transpedicular Screws In Vivo Porcine Lumbar Spine Model Complications Of The Spine Pedicle Screw Loosening Long-term Stability Different Types Of Screws Miniature Pigs Experimental Unit Acclamation Period Clinical Exam Respiratory Rate Heart Rate Body Temperature Sedation Atropine Injection Lateral Cervical Muscle Region Ear Cleaning Plastic Catheter Insertion Heparinized Saline Flush Tape Securing Ketamine And Xylazine Anesthesia Induction Intubation Procedure Sternal Recumbency Positioning Jaw Opening With A Sling Laryngoscope Insertion To Displace The Epiglottis From The Soft Palate