Advances in spinal surgery: pedicle screw implant fixation.
Spinal disorders resulting in back pain have become the subject of clinical and research activity. Developments in pedicle screw fixation has resulted in treatment of back pain for persons who previously maintained with ongoing pain and instability. This article summarizes some indications and systems used for correction of spinal disorders.
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D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing