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European Spine Journal
Published in: European Spine Journal 8/2008

01-08-2008 | Ideas and Technical Innovations

Simple technique for removing broken pedicular screw with plain and serviceable screwdriver

Authors: Ahmet H. Kaya, Adnan Dagcinar, Fahrettin Celik, Alparslan Senel

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 8/2008

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Abstract

Removing the broken pedicular screw after spinal hardware failure is usually problematic. A specially designed simple screwdriver and easy removal technique of broken pedicular screw with this screwdriver are described in this article.
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Metadata
Title
Simple technique for removing broken pedicular screw with plain and serviceable screwdriver
Authors
Ahmet H. Kaya
Adnan Dagcinar
Fahrettin Celik
Alparslan Senel
Publication date
01-08-2008
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Spine Journal / Issue 8/2008
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-008-0650-9

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