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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2021; 9(28): 8609-8615
Published online Oct 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i28.8609
Cortical bone trajectory fixation in cemented vertebrae in lumbar degenerative disease: A case report
Meng-Meng Chen, Pu Jia, Hai Tang
Meng-Meng Chen, Pu Jia, Hai Tang, Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
Author contributions: Chen MM and Jia P contributed equally to this work; Chen MM and Jia P reviewed the literature, participated in collecting the data, and drafted the manuscript; Tang H and Jia P joined the surgery and helped to revise the manuscript; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Hai Tang, PhD, Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong An Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100050, China. tanghai@ccmu.edu.cn
Received: May 26, 2021
Peer-review started: May 26, 2021
First decision: June 15, 2021
Revised: June 27, 2021
Accepted: July 21, 2021
Article in press: July 21, 2021
Published online: October 6, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: It is difficult to implant traditional trajectory (TT) pedicle screws in the cemented vertebrae. Cortical bone trajectory (CBT) may be a feasible method because of short implantation depth and location at the rear of the vertebrae. We successfully implanted CBT screws in the cemented vertebrae. The application of CBT provides a new method for the fixation of the cemented vertebrae and expands the indication for CBT. Meanwhile, we used two tips to decrease the rod curvature and simplify assembly in the hybrid screw technique for which CBT and TT were used in the same set.