A novel UHMWPE anchor for improving the pullout resistance of pedicle screws
The results of this study demonstrate that the novel anchor can significantly increase the pullout strength of pedicle screws. The anchor also allows for more flexibility when selecting a screw size, especially when the insertion space is limited.
Authors
- Che-Kuang Lin
- Fu-Shan Jaw
Institutions
- National Taiwan University (TW)
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- Published
- 2026-01-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2026.1741050
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00