Designs and Techniques That Improve the Pullout Strength of Pedicle Screws in Osteoporotic Vertebrae: Current Status

Osteoporosis is a medical condition affecting men and women of different age groups and populations. The compromised bone quality caused by this disease represents an important challenge when a surgical procedure (e.g., spinal fusion) is needed after failure of conservative treatments. Different ped...

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Main Authors: Thomas M. Shea, Jake Laun, Sabrina A. Gonzalez-Blohm, James J. Doulgeris, William E. Lee, Kamran Aghayev, Frank D. Vrionis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/748393