Positioning Performance of Power and Manual Drivers in Posterior Spinal Fusion Procedures

This work presents an analysis and comparison of the efficacy of two methods for pedicle screw placement during posterior spinal fusion surgery. A total of 100 screws (64 manual and 36 power driven), all placed utilizing a surgical navigation system, were analyzed and compared. Final screw placement...

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Main Authors: J. Micah Prendergast, Alexander C. Perry, Vikas V. Patel, Emily M. Lindley, Mark E. Rentschler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/7262841