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Stem Cells in Spinal Fusion [PDF]
Global Spine Journal, 2017 Study Design: Review of literature. Objectives: This review of literature investigates the application of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in spinal fusion, highlights potential uses in the development of bone grafts, and discusses limitations based on both
Michael A. Robbins MD +3 more
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Therapeutics for enhancement of spinal fusion: A mini review
Journal of Orthopaedic Translation, 2021 Objective: With the advances in biological technologies over the past 20 years, a number of new therapies to promote bone healing have been introduced. Particularly in the spinal surgery field, more unprecedented biological therapeutics become available ...
Yidan Zhang +5 more
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Measurement and evaluation of surgical models of spinal fusion in mice, rats, and rabbits [PDF]
Animal Models and Experimental MedicineThis study aims to establish a theoretical foundation for selecting and constructing animal models in clinical research on spine‐related diseases. By establishing surgical models in three experimental animal species—mice, rats, and rabbits—we compare ...
Jianghong Lu, Yicun Hu, Xin Yao
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Allografts and Spinal Fusion [PDF]
International Journal of Spine Surgery, 2021 Back pain is a common chief complaint within the United States and is caused by a multitude of etiologies. There are many different treatment modalities for back pain, with a frequent option being spinal fusion procedures. The success of spinal fusion greatly depends on instrumentation, construct design, and bone grafts used in surgery. Bone allografts
Justin D, Cohen +3 more
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Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, 2020 'Awake spinal fusion' is a novel approach to spine surgery that combines modern anaesthetic and surgical technique resulting in improved patient satisfaction and overall outcomes. Along with techniques of regional anaesthesia, minimally invasive or endoscopic surgical techniques are used to minimize surgical dissection and blood loss. Although, it is a
Bhavuk Garg +2 more
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Applied Sciences, 2023 Cervical spinal fusion is the standard of care for treating intractable spinal diseases. However, frequent adjacent segment disease (ASD) has recently drawn a great deal of attention among clinicians and researchers.
Hao Diao, Hua Xin, Zhongmin Jin
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The efficacy of platelet-rich plasma applicated in spinal fusion surgery: A meta-analysis
Frontiers in Surgery, 2022 ObjectiveThe purpose of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the effect of the application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in spinal fusion surgery on the fusion rate of the spine.MethodsA comprehensive search of the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and ...
Hongwei Yu +7 more
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Role of oxidative metabolism in osseointegration during spinal fusion.
PLoS ONE, 2020 Spinal fusion is a commonly performed orthopedic surgery. Autologous bone graft obtained from the iliac crest is frequently employed to perform spinal fusion. Osteogenic bone marrow stromal (a.k.a.
Laura C Shum +7 more
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Bisphosphonate's and Intermittent Parathyroid Hormone's Effect on Human Spinal Fusion: A Systematic Review of the Literature [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2017 There has been a conscious effort to address osteoporosis in the aging population. As bisphosphonate and intermittent parathyroid hormone (PTH) therapy become more widely prescribed to treat osteoporosis, it is important to understand their effects on ...
Michael A. Stone +9 more
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Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2023 Background Lumbar fusion corrects spinal deformities and improves spinal complications. Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is strongly correlated with spinal mobility, and joint space narrowing of the hip after spinal fusion has gained attention.
Taku Ukai +4 more
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