THE ANTERIOR PLATING OF THE CERVICAL-SPINE WITH THE TITANIUM HOLLOW-SCREW PLATING SYSTEM

  • 1 November 1986
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 57  (11) , 702-707
Abstract
A hollow screw-plate system made of titanium for osteosynthesis of the cervical spine is presented. This system is designed to achieve a stable fixation for fusion of the vertebra. The posterior corticalis of the vertebral body need not and indeed cannot be perforated by the screws. Loosening of the screws is no longer possible because of growth of bone into the lumen of the screw and direct attachment of bone to the surface of the screw.

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