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Thoracic pedicle screw fixation for spinal deformity.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Rosner, Michael K. Polly, D. Kuklo, Timothy R. Ondra, Stephen L. |
| Copyright Year | 2003 |
| Abstract | Techniques to improve segmental fixation have advanced the ability to correct complex spinal deformity. The purpose of instrumentation is to correct spinal deformity or to stabilize the spine to enhance the long-term biological fusion. The ultimate goal of spinal deformity surgery is the creation of a stable, balanced, pain-free spine centered over the pelvis in the coronal and sagittal planes. The minimum number of segments should be fused. These concepts remain challenging in the setting of deformity and instability. Successful results can be obtained if the surgeon understands the technology available, its capabilities, biological limitations, and the desired solution. The authors prefer to use thoracic pedicle screws when treating patients with spinal deformity because they provide greater corrective forces for realignment. This allows shorter-segment constructs and the possibility of true derotation in correction. In this article the authors focus on the use of thoracic transpedicular screw fixation in the management of complex spinal disorders and deformity. |
| Starting Page | e7 |
| Ending Page | e7 |
| Page Count | 1 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://thejns.org/downloadpdf/journals/neurosurg-focus/14/1/foc.2003.14.1.8.pdf |
| PubMed reference number | 15766224v1 |
| Volume Number | 14 |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Journal | Neurosurgical focus |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Chest Congenital Abnormality Instrument - device Pain Patients Pedicle Screws Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis Screw Spinal Muscular Atrophy Spinal deformities Thoracic Outlet Syndrome dendritic spine neck |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
