title: A new semirigid method for interpedicular fixation of the spine.
abstract: A new, semirigid method for interpedicular fixation of the spine is described. The system has safety factors, flexibility, and other advantages over some systems now in use. Details in technique are given. Eighty cases have been followed for an average of 18 months. Results of the series are presented, and indications and contraindications for use of this system in spinal surgery are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Para Ninos Con Defectos Congenitos, Mexico City, Mexico.
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Luque
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Rapp
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries