[Biomechanics and Clinical Applications of Crosslinks]

Zhen Wang; Feng Su; Hui Zhang

doi:10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2018.03.021

[Biomechanics and Clinical Applications of Crosslinks]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2018 Jun 28;40(3):415-420. doi: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2018.03.021.

[Article in Chinese]

Authors

Zhen Wang¹, Feng Su², Hui Zhang³

Affiliations

¹ Graduate School, Heibei North University,Zhangjiakou,Hebei 075000,China.
² Department of Spinal Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital, Heibei North University,Zhangjiakou,Hebei 075000,China.
³ Department of Human Anatomy, Heibei North University,Zhangjiakou,Hebei 075000,China.

PMID: 29978803
DOI: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2018.03.021

Abstract

Crosslinks belong to the pedicle screw internal fixation system. However,whether they can provide stable internal fixation remains controversial. In this article we review the origin/development,design/types,and clinical applications of crosslinks and evaluate the biomechanical function of crosslinks in the whole internal fixation system.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Biomechanical Phenomena
Humans
Internal Fixators*
Lumbar Vertebrae*
Pedicle Screws*
Spinal Fusion