Segmental Spine Plates with Pedicle Screw Fixation A New Internal Fixation Device for Disorders of the Lumbar and Thoracolumbar Spine

D. Steffee, Arthur; S. Biscup, Robert; J. SITKOWSKJ, DANIEL

doi:10.1097/00003086-198602000-00006

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Segmental Spine Plates with Pedicle Screw Fixation A New Internal Fixation Device for Disorders of the Lumbar and Thoracolumbar Spine

Published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research • Feb 1, 1986

Authors:

Arthur D. Steffee

Robert S. Biscup

DANIEL J. SITKOWSKJ

Abstract

A new segmental spine plate fixation system, utilizing a posterior approach and screw fixation, has been developed for disorders of the lower thoracic or lumbar spine. The indications are significant instability and severe pain relieved by immobilization. This new system uses multiple segmental fixa...

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Medicine

Lumbar spine

Fixation (population genetics)

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