Effect of insertional temperature on the pullout strength of pedicle screws inserted into thoracic vertebrae - An in vitro calf study


TOSUN B., Sinmazcelik T., BULUÇ L., Cuerguel I., Sarlak A. Y.

SPINE, vol.33, no.19, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 19
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/brs.0b013e31817c4f9c
  • Journal Name: SPINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Study Design. The axial pullout strength of pedicle screws that were at different temperatures when inserted was compared in calf vertebrae.