Comparative Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of 4 Kinds of Pedicle Screw Schemes for Treatment of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis.

CONCLUSIONS Collectively, the strategic and key vertebra pedicle screw schemes can decrease the biomechanical stress of screw-rod systems and vertebral bodies, which is close to the full-segment scheme. Our results may help explore the optimal surgical means for pedicle screw fixation for ADS patients, which can maximally reduce the risk of screws-related postoperative complications and simultaneously maintain a reasonable 3D orthopedic effect. PMID: 32536684 [PubMed - in process]
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