Direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation

1 Guidance

1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation appears adequate to support the use of this procedure, provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.

1.2 This procedure should be performed only in specialist units where surgery of the cervical spine is routinely undertaken.