Publications by authors named "Thomas Glenn Pait"
Article Synopsis
- 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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