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A method for removal of broken vertebral screws.

R A McGuire1.   

Abstract

A method for removal of a broken vertebral screw is described using an easily obtained 5/64-inch tungsten drill bit and a #1 screw extractor. It allows removal of the screw while retaining pedicle integrity and also minimizes potential nerve root compromise.

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Year:  1992        PMID: 1614725

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Orthop Rev        ISSN: 0094-6591


  2 in total

1.  Simple technique for removing broken pedicular screw with plain and serviceable screwdriver.

Authors:  Ahmet H Kaya; Adnan Dagcinar; Fahrettin Celik; Alparslan Senel
Journal:  Eur Spine J       Date:  2008-03-15       Impact factor: 3.134

2.  Easy retrieval of polyaxial tulip-head pedicle screws by "U" rod technique.

Authors:  Kamil Cagri Kose; Cengiz Isik; Levent Altinel; Ali Ates; Mustafa Ozdemir
Journal:  Eur Spine J       Date:  2009-07-18       Impact factor: 3.134

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