Pullout strength of reinserted pedicle screws using the previous entry point and trajectory
Abstract Purpose This study compared the biomechanics of reinserted pedicle screws using the previous entry point and trajectory with those of correctly inserted pedicle screws. Methods The study used 18 lumbar vertebrae (L1–6) from three fresh calf spines to insert 6.5 × 40-mm pedicle screws. A con...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1240-8 |