Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Aug 2010
Comparative StudyBiomechanical comparison of 4 fixation techniques of sacral pedicle screw in osteoporotic condition.
An in vitro biomechanical cadaver study. ⋯ PMMA augmentation can increase the bonding strength of sacral screw-bone interface and the sub-endplate PMMA augmented sacral screw could obtain the highest stability among the 4 fixation techniques in osteoporotic condition.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Aug 2010
Variability in techniques and patient safety protocols in discography: a national multispecialty survey of International Spine Intervention Society members.
National survey. ⋯ Discography is being performed by multiple different specialties: Anesthesiology, PMR, Radiology (highest to lowest in number, respectively). Overall adherence to guidelines pertaining to infection control was fair except for double needle technique which was poor. Adherence to guidelines that affect the diagnostic value was poor. There is specialty variation in adherence to guidelines and to a lesser extent volume based effect on compliance.