Biomechanical comparison of pedicle screw fixation strength in synthetic bones: Effects of screw shape, core/thread profile and cement augmentation.

Pedicle screw loosening resulting from insufficient bone-screw interfacial holding power is not uncommon. The screw shape and thread profile are considered important factors of the screw fixation strength. This work investigated the difference in pullout strength between conical and cylindrical scre...

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Main Authors: Mu-Yi Liu, Tsung-Ting Tsai, Po-Liang Lai, Ming-Kai Hsieh, Lih-Huei Chen, Ching-Lung Tai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229328