Experimental evaluation of Harrington rod fixation supplemented with sublaminar wires in stabilizing thoracolumbar fracture-dislocations.
1984Clinical orthopaedics and related research
Munson G, Satterlee C, Hammond S, Betten R, Gaines RW
Plain English
This study looked at how adding sublaminar wires to Harrington rods affects the stability of spinal fractures in calves. Researchers found that the combination of rods and wires significantly improved the stability of the spine, especially when it came to resisting different types of movement, with a notable enhancement in rotational stability. This matters because better spinal stability can lead to more effective treatments for serious spinal injuries in patients.
Who this helps: Patients with severe spinal injuries.