Revision strategies for loosened pedicle screws: Larger screw diameter, cement augmentation or both?
Objectives and questions: Pedicle screw implantation is widely used in spinal surgery. Despite advancements in implant design and augmentation techniques, pedicle screw loosening remains a significant clinical challenge, often requiring revision surgery due to persistent pain and spinal instability. [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]
Institutions
- Innsbruck Medical University (AT)
- Universität Innsbruck (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3205/25dkou364
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00