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  • Title: Biomechanical comparison of posterior intermediate screw fixation techniques with hybrid monoaxial and polyaxial pedicle screws in the treatment of thoracolumbar burst fracture: a finite element study.
    Author: Liu H, Wang H, Liu J, Li C, Zhou Y, Xiang L.
    Journal: J Orthop Surg Res; 2019 May 08; 14(1):122. PubMed ID: 31068193.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: To compare the biomechanical characteristics of different posterior intermediate screw fixation techniques (ISFTs) with hybrid monoaxial pedicle screws (Mps) and polyaxial pedicle screws (Pps) used in thoracolumbar burst fractures. METHODS: Fixation techniques are compared with regard to the von Mises stress (VMS) of the instrumentations and intradiscal pressures (IDPs) of the adjacent segments by finite element method (FEM). RESULTS: The redistributed ROM of the fixation models with Pps fixed at the lowest segment was twice of the other fixation models in flexion and extension. The largest value of maximal VMS of a pedicle screw was located at the lowest pedicle screws when Mps are fixed at the lowest segment. The largest value of maximal VMS of the rods was decreased when more Pps are fixed at the models. Maximal IDPs of the upper adjacent segments were all larger than those of the lower adjacent segments. The maximal IDPs of the fixation model with MPs fixed at the lowest segment were larger than the other fixation models in flexion and extension. CONCLUSIONS: Polyaxial pedicle screws could be placed at the upper or the median segment for the facilitated efficient application of the connecting rod. We should focus on the adjacent segmental degeneration especially the upper adjacent segment in the fixation model with Mps fixed at the lowest segment.
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