Application of cement-augmented pedicle screws in elderly patients with spinal tuberculosis and severe osteoporosis: a preliminary study

Application of cement-augmented pedicle screws in elderly patients with spinal tuberculosis and severe osteoporosis: a preliminary study

Abstract Objective Surgical management of elderly patients with spinal tuberculosis and severe osteoporosis is challenging. Cement-augmented pedicle screws (CAPS) have been specifically designed for elderly patients with osteoporotic spines. Herein, we investigated the feasibility of CAPS applied in...

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Main Authors: Shutao Gao, Yukun Hu, Fulati Mamat, Weidong Liang, Mardan Mamat, Chuanhui Xun, Jian Zhang, Weibin Sheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Cement-augmented pedicle screws
Spinal tuberculosis
Osteoporosis
Polymethylmethacrylate
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04099-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04099-4

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