Wire Fixation compared with Pedicle Screw Fixation for Unstable Lumbar Spine.

Pedicle Screw Fixation in Fracture of Thoraco-lumbar Spine

Pedicle screw fixation in the spine.

In August 1993, in the USA, an FDA advisory committee of experts reviewed the scientific data on pedicle screws and decided that not enough was known about the shortterm problems or the long-term safety and effectiveness of these devices to allow their use to be approved. Manufacturers were therefore forbidden to promote the use of screws in the spine, and patients were warned that pedicle scre...

efficacy of pedicle screw fixation in unstable upper and middle thoracic spine fractures

conclusions application of pedicular screw in unstable upper and middle thoracic spine fractures is an effective method that can correct kyphotic deformity and anterolisthesis and improve neurologic deficit. background treatment of unstable upper and middle thoracic spine fractures remains controversial. there is no consensus regarding optimal treatment. objectives in this study, we evaluated t...

A prospective, cohort study comparing translaminar screw fixation with transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and pedicle screw fixation for fusion of the degenerative lumbar spine.

In a prospective observational study we compared the two-year outcome of lumbar fusion by a simple technique using translaminar screws (n = 57) with a more extensive method using transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and pedicular screw fixation (n = 63) in consecutive patients with degenerative disease of the lumbar spine. Outcome was assessed using the validated multidimensional Core Outcome...

Posterior short segment pedicle screw fixation and TLIF for the treatment of unstable thoracolumbar/lumbar fracture

BACKGROUND Currently, Posterior Short Segment Pedicle Screw Fixation is a popular procedure for treating unstable thoracolumbar/lumbar burst fracture. But progressive kyphosis and a high rate of hardware failure because of lack of the anterior column support remains a concern. The efficacy of different methods remains debatable and each technique has its advantages and disadvantages. METHODS ...