Biomechanical Comparison of Corticopedicular Spine Fixation versus Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis Finite Element Analysis Model.

Publication/Presentation Date

10-1-2024

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To compare the stability of a corticopedicular posterior fixation (CPPF) device with traditional pedicle screws for decompression and fusion in adult degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.

METHODS: Finite element analysis (FEA) was used in a validated model of grade 1 L4-L5 spondylolisthesis to compare segmental stability after laminectomy alone, laminectomy with pedicle screw fixation, or laminectomy with CPPF device fixation. A 500-N follower load was applied to the model and different functional movements were simulated by applying a 7.5-Nm force in different directions. Outcomes included degrees of motion, tensile forces experienced in the CPPF device, and stresses in surrounding cortical bone.

RESULTS: At maximum loading, laminectomy alone demonstrated a 1

CONCLUSIONS: CPFF fixation demonstrated similar segmental stability to traditional pedicle screw fixation whereas tensile forces and stress in surrounding cortical bone remained below the load to failure.

Volume

190

First Page

129

Last Page

129

ISSN

1878-8769

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

39004177

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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