Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The surgical management of unstable cervical or cervical-thoracic fractures related to trauma or cervical ...

In this paper, the authors demonstrate a significant association between pedicle screw loosening and the presence of low-virulent pathogens on spinal implants. Pedicle screws are often used to secure ...

February 18, 2011 (San Diego, California) — Pedicle screws cause significantly fewer complications than hooks in children with early-onset scoliosis treated with growing rods, according to data ...

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 ...

The human spine is made up of 33 vertebrae, which provide physical strength while allowing the spine to be flexible. A number of conditions can damage or change the structure of the spine and ...

The Neo Pedicle Screw System (PSS; Neo Medical) is a sterile, single‑use pedicle screw system designed for use during spinal fusion surgery in adults. It comprises several differently sized rods, 14 ...

LEESBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stryker announced today that it has surpassed one million Mesa Pedicle Screw implantations globally since its launch in 2006. To celebrate this milestone, Stryker will ...

Microbes on explanted pedicle screws may hold the answer to what could be the potential cause of spinal implant failure, reports a new study. Pedicle screws are often used to secure surgically ...

Pedicle screws are often used to secure surgically implanted hardware to the spine in patients with spinal disease or spinal trauma. In some cases, these screws loosen over time, leading to spinal ...