title: [Cement augmentation of pedicle screws : Pros and cons].
abstract: Cement augmentation of pedicle screws biomechanically increases screw purchase in the bone. However, clinical complications may occur. The pros and cons of the technique are discussed from different clinical perspectives.
authors: Zentrum für Wirbelsäulentherapie, Schön Klinik Nürnberg Fürth, Europa-Allee 1, 90763, Fürth, Deutschland. kschnake@schoen-kliniken.de.
authors: K J
authors: KJ
authors: Schnake
authors: Wirbelsäulenchirurgie und Traumatologie, Orthopädische Fachklinik Schwarzach, Dekan-Graf-Straße 2-6, 94374, Schwarzach, Deutschland.
authors: T R
authors: TR
authors: Blattert
authors: Orthopädische Klinik II - Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, St. Franziskus-Hospital, Hohenzollernring 72, 48145, Münster, Deutschland.
authors: U
authors: U
authors: Liljenqvist
mesh_terms: D001843:Bone Cements / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D065289:Pedicle Screws; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D054854:Vertebroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements
keywords: Adult deformities; Bone cement; Complications; Pedicle screws; Spinal fractures