Journal article
Biomechanical Comparison of Locking Compression Plate versus Positive Profile Pins and Polymethylmethacrylate for Stabilization of the Canine Lumbar Vertebrae
BK Sturges, AS Kapatkin, TC Garcia, C Anwer, S Fukuda, PL Hitchens, T Wisner, K Hayashi, SM Stover
Veterinary Surgery | WILEY | Published : 2016
DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12459
Abstract
Objective: To compare the stiffness, angular deformation, and mode of failure of lumbar vertebral column constructs stabilized with bilateral pins and polymethylmethacrylate (Pin-PMMA) or with a unilateral (left) locking compression plate (LCP) with monocortical screws. Study Design: Ex vivo biomechanical, non-randomized. Samples: Cadaveric canine thoracolumbar specimens (n=16). Methods: Thoracolumbar (T13-L3) vertebral specimens had the L1-L2 vertebral motion unit stabilized with either Pin-PMMA or LCP. Stiffness in flexion, extension, and right and left lateral bending after nondestructive testing were compared between intact (pretreated) specimens and Pin-PMMA, and LCP constructs. The Pin..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Funding was provided by AO Foundation Grant AOVET-12-02K and the Center for Companion Animal Health, University of California-Davis Grant 2012-29-F. Implants were donated by Synthes Vet and Imex.