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Biomechanics of cervical spine internal fixation
P X Montesano1, E C Juach, P A Anderson
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento.
Spine
|March 1, 1991
Abstract:
Recent advances in the area of cervical spine internal fixation have resulted in important additions to the armamentarium of the spine surgery. However, a sophisticated knowledge of the biomechanics of these devices is important. This article discusses the biomechanics of odontoid screws, anterior cervical plates, posterior cervical plates, and posterior C1-C2 screw arthrodesis. It is hoped that this information will aid in implant selection.