Abstract:Introduction
First advocated by Santoni et al. in 2009, the cortical bone trajectory (CBT) pedicle
screw technique is an alternative to the traditional, convergent technique that shows
comparable biomechanical features and potentially requires less aggressive tissue
retraction. Aim of this therapeutical note is to describe this new technique focusing on
main advantages and limitations.
Material and Methods
The authors provide a detailed description of the surgi… Show more
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