Time to augment?! Impact of cement augmentation on pedicle screw fixation strength depending on bone mineral density

Journal
European spine journal  
Volume
27
Issue
8
Start Page
1964
End Page
1971
Citation
European spine journal 8 (27): 1964-1971 (2018)
Publisher DOI
10.1007/s00586-018-5660-7
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85048254693
Cement augmentation of pedicle screws is known to increase their mechanical strength. Aim was to evaluate the impact of cement augmentation on pedicle screw fatigue strength in dependence of the bone mineral density (BMD).
Subjects
BMD
Bone mineral density
Cement augmentation
Osteoporosis
Pedicle screw
Spine