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Spinal fusion
Can pedicle screws are used in lumbar spine without any fusion, is pedicle screws are strong enough to stabilize the spine for whole life
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Pedicular screws are strong enough to support and maintain spine position provided adequate screws are placed in appropriate entry points and the bone quality is good.
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If intertransverse fusion or intervertebral body fusion is done along it's better.
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