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The double-trajectory technique (combining traditional trajectory (TT) and cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screws) has been demonstrated to enhance screw fixation. Consequently, the employment of the double-trajectory technique in conjunction with Multi-RCs has the capacity to augment the fixation strength of both rods and screws. Thus, the study aimed to evaluate the biomechanical performance of a novel configuration combining double-trajectory screws with multi-rod in lumbar PSO.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A validated L1-5 nonlinear FE model was modified to simulate a 25\u00b0 PSO at L3. Three configurations were analyzed under both normal and osteoporotic conditions: (a) 2R-TT (one rod with TT screws on each side); (b) 4R-TT (one rod with TT screws on each side, supplemented by a lateral satellite rod); and (c) 4R-TT\/CBT (one rod with TT screws and one rod with CBT screws on each side). Loads of 400\u00a0N and 7.5 Nm in various directions were applied, with L5 fixed. Outcomes measured included range of motion (ROM) and maximum von Mises stress on rods and screws.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The 4R-TT\/CBT configuration had the smallest ROM in all directions, with reductions of 17.3%\u201326.4% compared to 2R-TT and 10.9%\u201316.8% compared to 4R-TT. It also showed the lowest von Mises stress on rods, particularly in flexion, where reductions ranged from 20.5% to 21.4% compared to 2R-TT and 20.9%\u201321.4% compared to 4R-TT. Considering the maximum von Mises stress on the screws, it exhibited the lowest and demonstrated a substantial reduction of 8.9%\u201322.8% and 19.5%\u201329.8% compared to the 2R-TT and 4R-TT configurations, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The 4R-TT\/CBT configuration provided superior biomechanical performance in lumbar PSO, enhancing construct stiffness, and substantially reducing stresses on rods and screws compared to the 2R-TT and 4R-TT configurations. However, this was a FE study with inherent simplifications. 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