Biomechanical Effects of a Novel Pedicle Screw W-Type Rod Fixation for Lumbar Spondylolysis: A Finite Element Analysis

Lumbar spondylolysis involves anatomical defects of the pars interarticularis, which causes instability during motion. The instability can be addressed through instrumentation with posterolateral fusion (PLF). We developed a novel pedicle screw W-type rod fixation system and evaluated its biomechani...

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Main Authors: Jo-Hsi Pan, Chen-Sheng Chen, Chien-Lin Liu, Po-Hsin Chou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Bioengineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/10/4/451

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