Bone density optimized pedicle screw insertion

Background: Spinal fusion is the most common surgical treatment for the management of degenerative spinal disease. However, complications such as screw loosening lead to painful pseudoarthrosis, and are a common reason for revision. Optimization of screw trajectories to increase implant resistance t...

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Main Authors: Christos Tsagkaris, Anna-Katharina Calek, Marie-Rosa Fasser, José Miguel Spirig, Sebastiano Caprara, Mazda Farshad, Jonas Widmer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2023.1270522/full