How is staging of ALIF following posterior spinal arthrodesis to the pelvis related to functional improvement in patients with adult spinal deformity?
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DOI: 10.1007/s43390-020-00272-5
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort. OBJECTIVES To compare postoperative functional improvement in patients who underwent staged versus non-staged anterior-posterior spinal arthrodesis for adult spinal deformity (ASD). In patients with ASD, spinal arthrodesis can be performed in… read more here.
Keywords: functional improvement; non staged; spinal arthrodesis; posterior spinal ... See more keywords
Evolution of Bioactive Implants in Lateral Interbody Fusion
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DOI: 10.14444/8237
Abstract: Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is an advantageous approach for spinal arthrodesis for a wide range of spinal disorders including degenerative, genetic, and traumatic conditions. LLIF techniques have evolved over the past 15 years regarding… read more here.
Keywords: bioactive implants; interbody fusion; fusion; interbody ... See more keywords
Impact of surgeon rhBMP-2 cost awareness on complication rates and health system costs for spinal arthrodesis.
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DOI: 10.3171/2021.3.focus2152
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) is used in spinal arthrodesis procedures to enhance bony fusion. Research has suggested that it is the most cost-effective fusion enhancer, but there are significant upfront costs for… read more here.
Keywords: rhbmp; cost awareness; rhbmp cost; surgeon ... See more keywords