The Effects of Geometrical Parameters of the Pedicle Screw on Its Pullout Strength: In-Vitro Animal Tests

Background: Pedicle screw instrumentation is one of the most commonly used forms of stabilization. Achieving solid screw fixation within the bone presents a significant challenge to spinal surgeons. Although pure pullout is not the mode of failure seen in clinical situations, pullout testing is tho...

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Main Authors: Sheida Vafadar, Gholamreza Rouhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma
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Online Access:https://jost.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jost/article/view/84