Cortical bone trajectory versus cement-augmented pedicle screws in osteoporotic lumbar surgery: 24-month patient-reported outcomes and recorded complications.

A 24-month study published in the European Spine Journal compared cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screws against cement-augmented pedicle screws for lumbar fixation in patients with osteoporosis. Researchers tracked patient-reported outcomes alongside complication rates to evaluate which technique offered superior performance in this challenging population. Findings from this comparison are relevant to physical therapists managing postoperative rehabilitation for osteoporotic patients following lumbar spinal fusion surgery.

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