Biomechanical study of rod stress after pedicle subtraction osteotomy versus anterior column reconstruction: A finite element study.

CONCLUSION: The rod stress with an ACR was comparable to a PSO coupled with interbody support. These results suggest an ACR is a viable MIS alternative to a PSO without the need for a large posterior osteotomy. PMID: 28966814 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28966814?dopt=Abstract

Source: Surgical Neurology International - October 3, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Surg Neurol Int Source Type: research