Kinematic behavior of a novel pedicle screw ‐rod fixation system for the canine lumbosacral joint

ConclusionThe combination of a polyaxial pedicle screw‐rod system and intervertebral spacer provides a versatile solution of surgical stabilization of the lumbosacral joint following surgical decompression in the canine lumbosacral spine. The increase in motion at L6‐L7 may suggest the potential for adjacent level effects and clinical trials should be designed to address this question. Clinical relevanceThese results support the feasibility of using this new implant system for the management of degenerative lumbosacral disease in dogs. The increase in motion at L6‐L7 may suggest the potential for adjacent level effects and clinical trials should be designed to address this question.
Source: Veterinary Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research