Cervical Pedicle Screws Versus Lateral Mass Screws

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E. Ladd Jones · Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital

John G. Heller · Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital

D. Hal Silcox · Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital

William Hutton · Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital

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Cervical pedicle screws demonstrated a significantly higher resistance to pull-out forces than did lateral mass screws. The variability in pedicle morphometry and orientation requires careful preoperative assessment to determine the suitability of pedicle screw insertion.

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Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Medical Imaging and Analysis

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Published in: Spine

Volume 22, Issue 9, pp. 977-982

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199705010-00009

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Cervical Pedicle Screws Versus Lateral Mass Screws

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