title: A modular spinal rod linkage system to provide rotational stability.
abstract: The effect of cross linkage on the in vitro stability of paired Harrington distraction rods was studied in an unstable fracture model using calf spine segments. Cross linkage used in conjunction with sublaminar wires significantly improved torsional stability, improved lateral bending stability, and had no adverse affect on stability for axial, forward flexion, or extension loading compared to rods alone, rods with bridges, and wired rods.
authors.affiliation: Section of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Asher
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Carson
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Heinig
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Strippgen
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arendt
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lark
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hartley
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D012399:Rotation; D013131:Spine / Q000503:physiopathology*