The effect of transpedicular screw misplacement on late spinal stability

Acikbas S., Arslan F., Tuncer M.

ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA, vol.145, no.11, pp.949-955, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 145 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00701-003-0116-0
  • Journal Name: ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.949-955
  • Keywords: pedicle, pedicle fracture, screw fixation, screw misplacement, BURST FRACTURES, LUMBAR SPINE, FIXATION, COMPLICATIONS, STABILIZATION, INSTABILITY, INSERTION, VERTEBRAE, ACCURACY, SURGERY
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background. In this article the authors investigated the consequences of misplaced thoracolumbar pedicle screws on late spinal stability.