The Role of Pedicle Screw Surface on Insertion Torque and Pullout Strength

Abstract Objective Compare by mechanical tests the pullout resistance and the insertion torque of rough and smooth pedicle screws. Methods Pedicle screws with rough surface and smooth surface, with diameters of 4.8; 5.5 and 6.5 mm, were inserted in polyurethane blocks with density of 10 PCF (0.16...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Barra Caiado Fleury, Antônio Carlos Shimano, Thiago Dantas Matos, Kelsen de Oliveira Teixeira, Valéria Romero, Helton Luiz Aparecido Defino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
Series:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rbort/v55n6/1982-4378-rbort-55-06-0695.pdf