Evaluation of cyanoacrylate augmentation of transpedicular screw pullout strength

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Milcan A., Ayan I., Zeren A., Sinmazcelik T., Yilmaz A., Zeren M., ...More

JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, vol.18, no.6, pp.511-514, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 18 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 2005
• Doi Number: 10.1097/01.bsd.0000143311.70185.23
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.511-514
• Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Pedicle screw fixation of osteoporotic bone in the elderly is a challenge. Various augmentation methods have been studied by many authors. Although polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) augmentation is believed to be a standard method, its usage is fraught with complications. Butyl-2-cyanoacrylate is an alternative to PMMA as it is bioresorbable, biocompatible, inexpensive, and noninfective. The objective of the current study was to determine the pullout strength of the pedicle screws when butyl-2-cyanoacrylate is used for augmentation.