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Answer to the Letter to the Editor of A. Goel concerning “Biomechanical evaluation of the Facet Wedge: a refined technique for facet fixation” by R. Hartensuer et al.; Eur Spine J (2014) 23:2321-2329

Authors: René Hartensuer, Oliver Riesenbeck, Martin Schulze, Dominic Gehweiler, Michael J. Raschke, Paul W. Pavlov, Thomas Vordemvenne

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 2/2015

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The aim of our study was to evaluate the primary stability of the so-called Facet Wedge. This new implant combines mechanical distraction and friction-based blocking as well as angular stable screw fixation of the facets of the lumbar spine. To our knowledge, it is the first technique that combines these two principles in facet fixation and was, therefore, called “refined” [1]. …

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Title: Answer to the Letter to the Editor of A. Goel concerning “Biomechanical evaluation of the Facet Wedge: a refined technique for facet fixation” by R. Hartensuer et al.; Eur Spine J (2014) 23:2321-2329
Authors: René Hartensuer
Oliver Riesenbeck
Martin Schulze
Dominic Gehweiler
Michael J. Raschke
Paul W. Pavlov
Thomas Vordemvenne
Publication date: 01-02-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-014-3712-1

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