title: Biomechanics of cervical spine internal fixation.
abstract: Recent advances in the area of cervical spine internal fixation have resulted in important additions to the armamentarium of the spine surgery. However, a sophisticated knowledge of the biomechanics of these devices is important. This article discusses the biomechanics of odontoid screws, anterior cervical plates, posterior cervical plates, and posterior C1-C2 screw arthrodesis. It is hoped that this information will aid in implant selection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento.
authors.forename: P X
authors.initials: PX
authors.lastname: Montesano
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Juach
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Benson
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Hanson
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D011859:Radiography; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000295:instrumentation*