A comparison of stress-induced porosity due to conventional and a modified spinal fixation device

A hypothesis that device-related osteopenia can be reduced by decreasing the rigidity of a fixation device was tested through a canine study. Polymer washers were interposed between the integral nut and plate of the variable spinal plating (VSP) system to reduce its rigidity. A solid fusion was obse...

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