Load-sharing biomechanics of lumbar fixation and fusion with pedicle subtraction osteotomy

Abstract Pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) is an invasive surgical technique allowing the restoration of a well-balanced sagittal profile, however, the risks of pseudarthrosis and instrumentation breakage are still high. Literature studied primary stability and posterior instrumentation loads, neg...

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Main Authors: Luigi La Barbera, Hans-Joachim Wilke, Maria Luisa Ruspi, Marco Palanca, Christian Liebsch, Andrea Luca, Marco Brayda-Bruno, Fabio Galbusera, Luca Cristofolini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-83251-8