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transarticular

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transarticular
across an articulation.

transarticular stabilization
placement of external skeletal fixation devices above and below a joint and connected by rigid bars. Useful where supporting soft tissues are damaged, requiring immobilization of the joint.


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Long Term Outcomes of Atlantaxial Fusion with Transarticular Screw Fixation McGuire RA, Haber LL, Ferguson CA Purpose: To evaluate the long term results of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation.
A variety of surgical approaches have been used, such as C1-C2 posterior wiring and fusion, C1-C2 transarticular screw stabilization, and posterior clamping techniques.
In the spine, image-guided surgery has been used in the placement of pedicle screws, lateral mass screws and transarticular C1-2 screws.
 
 
 
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