The safety and strength of a novel medial, partial non-threaded pedicle screw: a cadaveric and biomechanical investigation

STUDY DESIGN:: Cadaveric and biomechanical study. OBJECTIVE:: Assess the safety and pullout strength of medial, partial non-threaded thoracic pedicle screws compared to conventional screws. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:: The perforation rate of pedicle screws has been reported as high as 41. Nerve inj...

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Main Authors: Kwan, M.K., Chan, C.Y., Saw, L.B., Shanmugam, R., Lenke, L.G.
Format: Article
Published: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 2013
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/11087/
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Institution: Universiti Malaya