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Screw violation grading system depending on screw position. Grade I : screw centered in the pedicle caused only minor plastic deformation of the pedicle cortex at most. Grade II : a half or less than half of the screw width penetrated the cortex without injuring neurovascular structures. Grade III : more than half of the screw width penetrated the cortex.
