The objective of this study was to use finite element models to investigate the biomechanics of stable thoracolumbar burst fracture repair using unilateral short-segment fixation and 4 alternate pedicle screw systems.Four posterior pedicle screw systems were compared for unilateral short-segment fixation using finite element models: intermediate bilateral short pedicle screw fixation, intermediate bilateral long pedicle screw fixation, intermediate unilateral short pedicle screw fixation, and intermediate unilateral long pedicle screw fixation. We compared range of motion (ROM), von Mises stresses on the implants, and stress on the intervertebral discs superior and inferior to the injured vertebra during simulated spinal movements.There were no significant differences in ROM, von Mises stress, or intervertebral disc stress among the 4 intermediate pedicle screw fixation techniques for all spinal movements evaluated. In addition, there were no consolidated trends depicting beneficial differences between the short and long screw models, or between the unilateral and bilateral screw models.ROM, von Mises stress, and intervertebral disc stress are the same across the 4, posterior short-segment fixation techniques evaluated using finite element models. The simplest technique-posterior short segment fixation combined with intermediate unilateral short pedicle screw fixation-is a feasible treatment strategy for stable thoracolumbar fracture.
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