In this paper, the authors demonstrate a significant association between pedicle screw loosening and the presence of low-virulent pathogens on spinal implants. Pedicle screws are often used to secure ...

A new, highly accurate, neuromonitoring method that can be used during thoracic spine surgery to prevent malpositioning of pedicle screws such that they enter the spinal canal and possibly cause ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has reclassified pedicle screw systems from a preamendments class III device to a class II device with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Japanese researchers found that bilateral pedicle screw fixation lead to greater reductions ...

The Neo Pedicle Screw System (PSS; Neo Medical) is a sterile, single‑use pedicle screw system designed for use during spinal fusion surgery in adults. It comprises several differently sized rods, 14 ...

There were 3 incidents identified in the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) database: Manufacturer and User Device Facility Experience (MAUDE). None of the incidents resulted in any patient harm.

Microbes on explanted pedicle screws may hold the answer to what could be the potential cause of spinal implant failure, reports a new study. Pedicle screws are often used to secure surgically ...

Pedicle screws are often used to secure surgically implanted hardware to the spine in patients with spinal disease or spinal trauma. In some cases, these screws loosen over time, leading to spinal ...

Disorders of the back and spine are extremely common, particularly in older adults. Nerve roots or the spinal cord itself can become compressed, leading to neurological symptoms of pain, numbness, and ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (MAY 28, 2019). Pedicle screws are often used to secure surgically implanted hardware to the spine in patients with spinal disease or spinal trauma. In some cases, these screws ...