Rahimizadeh A, Zafarshamspour S, Soufiani H, Mohammadi Moghadam A. Retrieving Polyaxial Tulip-Head Pedicle Screws in Revision Spine Surgery: A Technical Note. Iran J Neurosurg 2024; 10 : 8
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1- Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Manners Medical Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Manners Medical Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , saberzsp@gmail.com
Abstract: (1098 Views)
Background and Aim: Tulip-head screws are among the many implant systems developed with advances in spinal surgery. A screw is retrieved during revision spine surgery to be replaced with a larger diameter screw or before different types of osteotomies. This study aims to provide a simple and practical method to retrieve tulip-head screws during revision spine surgery or implant removal.
Methods and Materials/Patients: We provide a step-by-step description of the technique, which requires only an Allen wrench, an anti-torque wrench, and a one-inch rod. The technique is easily and routinely applied in revision spine surgery to retrieve tulip-head screws without any complications. Conclusion: Our method is a simple and practical way to remove tulip-head polyaxial screws
Article number: 8
Type of Study:
Special Article |
Subject:
Spine