Repair of spondylolysis using a pedicle screw U-shaped rod construct: A preliminary study of 25 young patients with a mean follow-up of 24 months

Conclusions: Polyaxial pedicular screws with a U-shaped rod offer an effective and reproducible treatment for spondylolysis with an appropriate fusion rate, predictable return to daily activities, and good pain relief in young adults.

Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - June 10, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ahmed Samir Barakat Wessam Samir Soliman Amr Farahat Elgharabawy Khaled Fawaz Nader M Diab Wissam Gaber Alinani Akram Azzam Ahmed Maher Sultan Source Type: research