The results clearly indicate the potential of the intralaminar screw technique to provide stability that is equivalent to methods currently used. Given the serious complications that can follow vertebral artery injury and the decreased likelihood of injury by avoiding placement of C2 pedicle screw(s) and C1-C2 transarticular screw(s), strong consideration should be given to using a construct that incorporates C2 intralaminar screw(s).
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