Publications by authors named "Thomas G Pait"
The Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS), founded in 1920, is one of the oldest neurosurgical society in the world. The founding members were prominent surgeons that met with the idea of furthering the field of neurosurgery. Initial meetings were forums to observe and discuss new surgeries.
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- Sacral tumors are challenging for spine surgeons, but advancements in techniques have made aggressive surgeries more feasible despite these tumors being rare.
- Key surgical strategies for treating sacral tumors include preserving neurological function, safeguarding abdominal and pelvic structures, and implementing lumbopelvic fixation.
- Two patient cases demonstrate successful treatment outcomes where both individuals were pain-free and neurologically intact after 3-4 months, highlighting the importance of a systematic surgical approach.
Our aim was to conduct a biomechanical comparison of the pull-out strengths of inside-outside (I/O) screws, cables, and bone screws to determine whether I/O screws provide greater pull-out resistance than cables or bone screws, and their effectiveness with the screw diameter. There is no remarkable biomechanical experimental study comparing the I/O technique with conventional spinal techniques. The diameter of the screw heads were also biomechanically tested to determine the optimal size that can be used.
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