Finite Element Analysis of Different Pedicle Screw Internal Fixations for First Lumbar Vertebral Fracture in Different Sports Conditions

Overview

Journal J Int Med Res

Publisher Sage Publications

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2024 Mar 12

PMID 38468383

Authors

Pengpeng Ma

Zhenyu Li

Jun Miao

Xin Zhang

Zhiguo Zong

Tian Li

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Abstract

Objective: Lumbar fractures are the most common spinal injuries, and surgery is required for severe fracture. This study aimed to investigate the variations in motion and stress in varying states of activity after minimally invasive and traditional open pedicle screw placement for L1 vertebral fracture stabilization.

Methods: We studied a male volunteer (26 years old) with no history of chronic back pain or lumbar spine trauma. We used the finite element method for this investigation. Using finite element software, we created a three-dimensional model of L1 vertebral compression fracture. We also constructed models for four percutaneous pedicle screws spanning the fractured vertebra and four screws traversing the damaged vertebra with transverse fixation.

Results: In all three-dimensional movement directions, the open pedicle fixation system experienced maximum stress higher than its percutaneous counterpart. With axial spinal rotation, von Mises stress on the traditional open pedicle screw was considerably lower than that with percutaneous pedicle fixation, but peak stress was elevated at the transverse connection. Traditional open pedicle fixation displayed less maximum displacement than percutaneous pedicle internal fixation.

Conclusions: During axial spinal movements, high peak stress is observed at the transverse connection. Patients should avoid excessive axial rotation of the spine during recovery.

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