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Incomplete insertion of pedicle screws in a standard construct reduces the fatigue life: A biomechanical analysis

Pedicle screws are commonly used for posterior stabilization of the spine. When used in deformed or degenerated segments, the pedicle screws are often not fully inserted into the bone, but instead the threaded portion is exposed by 1 or 2 threads to accommodate rod placement and ensure alignment bet...

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Autores principales: Chu, Yo-Lun, Chen, Chia-Hsien, Tsuang, Fon-Yih, Chiang, Chang-Jung, Wu, Yueh, Kuo, Yi-Jie
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6824572/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31675364
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0224699