- Pedicle ties provide a rapid and safe method for feline ovariohysterectomy Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery February 2016 18: 160 - 164 (charlestonanimalsociety.org)
Dr. Bradley performed an abdominal exploratory and located a stricture point at the location of the ovarian pedicle (the vasculature for the ovary attaches near the back of the kidney). (vrc-nova.com)
Another widespread practice for more than 40 years is spinal fusion, a surgery for back pain that often involves implanting expensive devices known as pedicle screws. (discovermagazine.com)