The Efficacy of Hydroxyapatite for Screw Augmentation in Osteoporotic Patients
The stability of screw constructs is of considerable importance in determining the outcome, especially in spinal osteoporosis. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) has been proven as an effective material for increasing the pullout strength of pedicle screws inserted into the osteoporotic bones. However, P...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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The Japan Neurosurgical Society
2013
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4508726/ |