A new interpeduncular screw fixation system: biomechanics, radiologic appearances and complications of the Steffee spine-plate implant.
A newly developed spinal fixation system, designed to assist spinal fusion, is described and case histories are reported to illustrate some radiologic appearances and complications. The biomechanical concepts underlying its use are briefly presented, with the advantages of transpeduncular fixation being emphasized.
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Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia 65212.
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Gaines
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000009:adverse effects; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000601:surgery*