A curved compliant spinal bone anchor to enhance fixation strength.

Pedicle screws have long been established as the gold standard for spinal bone fixation. However, their fixation strength can be compromised in cases of low bone density, particularly in osteoporotic bone, due to the reliance on a micro-shape lock between the screw thread and the surrounding bone. T...

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Main Authors: Esther P de Kater, David J Jager, Paul Breedveld, Aimée Sakes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315629
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