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The effect of starting point placement technique on thoracic transverse process strength: an ex vivo biomechanical study
BACKGROUND: The use of thoracic pedicle screws in spinal deformity, trauma, and tumor reconstruction is becoming more common. Unsuccessful screw placement may require salvage techniques utilizing transverse process hooks. The effect of different starting point placement techniques on the strength of...
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BioMed Central
2010
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2909925/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20624320 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1748-7161-5-14 |