Wirbelsäulenchirurgische instrumentierte Versorgung : Besonderheiten bei Patienten mit manifester Osteoporose (Leitthema)

A number of factors need to be borne in mind in the planning and performance of instrumental fixation of the spine in patients with osteoporosis. Improved implant anchoring using special screws and cement augmentation can help to avoid implant dislocations. Nevertheless, particular attention should be paid to spinal balance in these patients.