Tips and tricks for using cement augmentation of pedicle screws and vertebral body replacements-A literature review supported by two case reports.

Background: The prevalence of osteoporosis is escalating alongside an aging global population, increasing the demand for spinal surgeries, including those necessitating cement augmentation for enhanced construct stability.

Objective: This article delves into the nuanced application of cement augmentation techniques for pedicle screws and vertebral body replacements (VBR), aimed at optimizing surgical outcomes in osteoporotic spines.

Method: Drawing from a comprehensive literature review according to important clinical and biomechanical studies and the authors' clinical experiences, we elucidate strategies to mitigate complications and improve surgical efficacy.

Technical aspects of rod-insertion forceps (persuader) application in reducing construct failure after lumbar spine fusion surgery: a biomechanical cadaveric study in Germany.

Study Design: A prospective experimental study.

Purpose: This biomechanical in vitro study aimed to examine the extent to which the use of a rod persuader (RP) leads to additional mechanical stress on the screw-rod system and determine its influence on the bony anchoring of primary pedicle screws.

Overview Of Literature: Degenerative spine diseases and deformities are the most common indications for the stabilization and fusion of spinal segments.

Tips and tricks for using cement augmentation of pedicle screws and vertebral body replacements-A literature review supported by two case reports.

Background: The prevalence of osteoporosis is escalating alongside an aging global population, increasing the demand for spinal surgeries, including those necessitating cement augmentation for enhanced construct stability.

Objective: This article delves into the nuanced application of cement augmentation techniques for pedicle screws and vertebral body replacements (VBR), aimed at optimizing surgical outcomes in osteoporotic spines.

Method: Drawing from a comprehensive literature review according to important clinical and biomechanical studies and the authors' clinical experiences, we elucidate strategies to mitigate complications and improve surgical efficacy.

Perioperative complications associated with fluoroscopy C1 lateral mass screw fixation (Goel technique) versus computed tomography-guided navigation technique: A review of 202 cases from the German Spine Registry (DWG-Register).

Background: Overview of the literature - Fractures of the C1 constitute 3%-13% of all cervical spine injuries in adults. Most isolated C1 fractures are stable and can be treated nonoperatively with external immobilization. Traditional surgical options for C1 fracture treatment are occiput-to-C2 fusion or C1 with lateral mass screws (LMSs).