Study shows that powering pedicle screws is safe and uses less fluoro time

A Powered Approach to Pedicle Screw Placement (AAOS Meeting 2014)
Using power tools to create pedicle tracts and place pedicle screws offers a safety profile equivalent to using manual tools—while shortening fluoroscopy times,” said David L. Skaggs, MD. Dr. Skaggs presented findings from his paper, “Safety and Efficacy of Power-Assisted Pedicle Tract Preparation and Pedicle Screw Placement,” yesterday.
“A survey conducted by the Scoliosis Research Society in 2011 found that spine surgeons have increased rates of overuse injuries compared to the general public,” Dr. Skaggs explained. “So I bega...