Insufficient stability of pedicle screws in osteoporotic vertebrae: biomechanical correlation of bone mineral density and pedicle screw fixation strength
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-017-5091-x
Abstract: AbstractPurposeLoosening of pedicle screws is one major complication of posterior spinal stabilisation, especially in the patients with osteoporosis. Augmentation of pedicle screws with cement or lengthening of the instrumentation is widely used to improve implant… read more here.
Keywords: bone mineral; pedicle; correlation; stability ... See more keywords
Comparative study of 3D printed navigation template-assisted atlantoaxial pedicle screws versus free-hand screws for type II odontoid fractures
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06644-9
Abstract: The objective of the study was to compare the safety, efficacy, and accuracy of the pedicle screws with the three-dimensional (3D) printed navigation template to the free-hand screws for type II odontoid fractures. A total… read more here.
Keywords: navigation template; hand; free hand; printed navigation ... See more keywords
Simultaneous lateral interbody fusion and pedicle screws (SLIPS) with CT-guided navigation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2018.10.013
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The advent of minimally invasive, percutaneous techniques for the placement of pedicle screws has led to the evolution of a popular treatment paradigm: anterior or lateral interbody fusions followed by posterior percutaneous pedicle screw… read more here.
Keywords: guided navigation; lateral interbody; pedicle; pedicle screws ... See more keywords
Implant failure of pedicle screws in long-segment posterior cervical fusion is likely to occur at C7 and is avoidable by concomitant C6 or T1 buttress pedicle screws
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.01.029
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and characteristics of implant failure in posterior cervical long-segment fusion surgery. We retrospectively reviewed 51 cases of posterior cervical long-segment fusion surgery that used pedicle… read more here.
Keywords: pedicle; pedicle screws; fusion; long segment ... See more keywords
Minimally Invasive Surgery Combining Cortical Bone Trajectory Screws and Pedicle Screws to Treat Spondylodiskitis: Technical Notes and Preliminary Results.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.11.165
Abstract: BACKGROUND Various surgical techniques for treating spondylodiskitis have been proposed, but the most appropriate surgical treatment remains controversial. In this study, we propose a new hybrid approach combining the use of cortical bone trajectory (CBT)… read more here.
Keywords: bone trajectory; cortical bone; screws pedicle; pedicle screws ... See more keywords
Accuracy of K-wireless insertion of percutaneous pedicle screws using computer-assisted spinal navigation: A systematic review & single-center experience.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.02.079
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study sought to; 1) describe the use 'K-wireless' pedicle screw insertion among adults (age ≥ 18) undergoing a minimally-invasive fusion and 2) perform a systematic review (SR) of all studies that describe a… read more here.
Keywords: percutaneous pedicle; pedicle; insertion; systematic review ... See more keywords
Carbon fiber-reinforced pedicle screws reduce artifacts in magnetic resonance imaging of patients with lumbar spondylodesis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-73386-5
Abstract: The study investigated whether the use of carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK screw material (CF-PEEK) can reduce magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) artifact formation. Two consecutive groups of patients were treated for degenerative spinal disorders of the lumbar… read more here.
Keywords: carbon fiber; resonance imaging; pedicle; magnetic resonance ... See more keywords
Which Malpositioned Pedicle Screws Should Be Revised?
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000753
Abstract: Background:Up to 10% of free-hand pedicle screws are malpositioned, and 1 in 300 patients may undergo return to surgery for revision of malpositioned screws. The indications for revision of asymptomatic malpositioned screws have not been… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; revision; malpositioned screws; screw ... See more keywords
Reoperation for Misplaced Pedicle Screws: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004398
Abstract: Study Design. A multicenter retrospective analysis. Objective. This study aims to investigate reoperation of misplaced pedicle screws (MPSs) after posterior spinal fusion (PSF), focusing on neurological complications. Summary of Background Data. The management strategy for… read more here.
Keywords: multicenter retrospective; reoperation; neurological symptoms; pedicle ... See more keywords
Hooks Versus Pedicle Screws at the Upper Instrumented Level
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004547
Abstract: Study Design. Controlled laboratory study. Objective. The aim was to compare motions at the upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) and supra-adjacent level (UIV+1) between two fixation techniques in thoracic posterior spinal fusion constructs. We hypothesized there… read more here.
Keywords: bps; motion; level; pedicle screws ... See more keywords
Posterior instrumentation for osteoporotic fractures in the thoracic or lumbar spine: Cement-augmented pedicle screws vs hybrid constructs
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DOI: 10.1097/jcma.0000000000000880
Abstract: Background: Cement-augmented pedicle screws (CPS) and hybrid construct (HC), consisting of pedicle screws and additional hooks, are common fixation methods for osteoporotic spine fracture. No study has compared surgical results of CPS and HC for… read more here.
Keywords: fractures thoracic; pedicle screws; thoracic lumbar; spine ... See more keywords