Evaluating Pedicle-Screw Instrumentation Using Decision-Tree Analysis Based on Pullout Strength

Study Design A biomechanical study of pedicle-screw pullout strength. Purpose To develop a decision tree based on pullout strength for evaluating pedicle-screw instrumentation. Overview of Literature Clinically, a surgeon’s understanding of the holding power of a pedicle screw is based on perioperat...

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Main Authors: Vicky Varghese, Venkatesh Krishnan, Gurunathan Saravana Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Spine Society 2018-08-01
Series:Asian Spine Journal
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Online Access:http://www.asianspinejournal.org/upload/pdf/asj-2018-12-4-611.pdf