Clinical Outcomes of Lumbar Fusions Using Transfacet Screws

This study found that the use of transfacet screw fixation provides a viable alternative to traditional pedicle screws, offering significant pain relief and functional improvement.

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Cureus
Published
2026-01-23
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102142
Primary Topic
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
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Clinical Outcomes of Lumbar Fusions Using Transfacet Screws

Emily C. Courtois, Donna D Ohnmeiss, Isador Lieberman, Iyooh Uche Davidson
Cureus
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
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Clinical Outcomes of Lumbar Fusions Using Transfacet Screws

Emily C. Courtois, Donna D Ohnmeiss, Isador Lieberman, Iyooh Uche Davidson
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Abstract

This study found that the use of transfacet screw fixation provides a viable alternative to traditional pedicle screws, offering significant pain relief and functional improvement.

CureusVol. 18(1)
Texas Back Institute (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 81%
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
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Clinical Outcomes of Lumbar Fusions Using Transfacet Screws — Emily C. Courtois, Donna D Ohnmeiss, et al. · Cureus (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS