Spinal fixation is performed to correct deformities, restore stability, and provide structural support to the spine.

What is a transpedicular system?

The transpedicular system has already been successfully used in thousands of spinal surgeries.

The system includes two main components:

– Screws – inserted into the vertebral bodies through the pedicles.

– Rods – used to connect the screws together into a single construct.

The concept of transpedicular spinal fixation is not new; this technique has rapidly developed especially over the last two decades. The technique for installing metal constructs, indications, contraindications, complications, and long-term outcomes have been thoroughly studied and extensively described in the literature. Today, the method of transpedicular fixation is widely used by spine specialists for surgical treatment of a broad range of spinal diseases and injuries. The use of internal fixation is well justified for deformity correction, particularly scoliosis. The advantages of transpedicular fixation over previous methods in treating spinal fractures are well established (stabilizing only a short segment, repositioning and fixation with a single construct, and providing stable fixation that allows early patient mobilization without external immobilization).