Radiographic outcomes of transosseous intradiscal screw fixation in lumbar reconstruction—Imaging results of an experience with an alternative in fixation of the unexpectedly osteopenic spine

OBJECTIVE: To present the results of a new alternative in the technique lumbar pedicle screw reconstruction in osteopenic bone. Pedicle screw fixation is compromised in osteopenic bone and adjunct fixation commonly requires incremental technology that can increase cost and risk, and which may not commonly be available. Readily available low cost techniques are desirable. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective review of a prospectively …