Although pedicle screw loosening and fracture are not uncommon, there is little understanding of the loading relationship between the pedicle screw and surrounding bone. There is even less ...

Disorders of the back and spine are extremely common, particularly in older adults. Nerve roots or the spinal cord itself can become compressed, leading to neurological symptoms of pain, numbness, and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Japanese researchers found that bilateral pedicle screw fixation lead to greater reductions ...

There were 3 incidents identified in the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) database: Manufacturer and User Device Facility Experience (MAUDE). None of the incidents resulted in any patient harm.

A new, highly accurate, neuromonitoring method that can be used during thoracic spine surgery to prevent malpositioning of pedicle screws such that they enter the spinal canal and possibly cause ...