Finite element method study: the effect of insertion torque and angle on pedicle screw loosening
Pedicle screws are widely used for the treatment of spinal instability by spine fusion. This treatment can be performed at any level in the spine (cervical, thoracic or lumbar) and prevents any movement between the fused vertebrae. However screw loosening is a major problem of spine fusion, contribu...
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Universiti Malaysia Pahang
2019
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Online Access: | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/27646/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/27646/1/6.%20Finite%20element%20method%20study%20-%20the%20effect%20of%20insertion.pdf http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/27646/2/6.1%20Finite%20element%20method%20study%20-%20the%20effect%20of%20insertion.pdf |