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. 2025 Aug 28.
doi: 10.2106/JBJS.24.00733. Online ahead of print.

Multirod Constructs in Spine Surgery

Dillon Benson  1 , Tony Da Lomba  1 , Michael Lee  1 , Mostafa El Dafrawy  2
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Multirod Constructs in Spine Surgery

Dillon Benson et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. .

Abstract

➢ The use of multirod constructs (≥3 rods) in complex spine surgery has increased as its utility has been recognized over the past decade.➢ There are multiple different rod configurations that may be utilized on the basis of the desired supplemental rod function, with each type having its own advantages and clinical indications.➢ Literature has continued to demonstrate a reduced incidence of pseudarthrosis, rod fracture, and reoperation when comparing multirod constructs with traditional dual-rod constructs.➢ The use of consistent nomenclature when describing multirod constructs will allow for more productive clinical and biomechanical research.

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