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Simvastatin improves spinal fusion in rats
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2020 Objective: Statins stimulate bone formation by inducing the expression of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP-2). The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of orally administered simvastatin on spinal fusion in rats.
Bora Bostan +7 more
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Platelet-rich plasma for the spinal fusion
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018 There has been a wide interest in using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a therapeutic agent to enhance spinal fusion. There are two review articles based only on clinical studies regarding the effect of PRP on spinal fusion.
Moon Soo Park +5 more
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Radiologic Assessment of Spinal Fusion
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2012 Since surgical fusion of the spine was first described in 1911, multiple methods have been used to assess it. Although open surgical exploration remains the standard of care for determination of fusion, it is impractical in most clinical situations.
Selby, M. +3 more
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Orthopedic Reviews, 2020 Spinal fusion is among the most commonly performed surgical procedures for elderly patients with spinal disorders – including degenerative disc disease with spondylolisthesis, deformities, and trauma.
Kivanc Atesok +10 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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Keberhasilan Fusi Tulang Belakang pada Spondilitis Tuberkulosis
Majalah Kedokteran Bandung, 2011 Spinal fusion for spondylitis tuberculosis is performed to diminish infection source, correct deformity and overcome neurologic complication. Data of spinal fusion rate has not been available yet.
Agus Rahadian Rahim +3 more
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Journal of Investigative Surgery, 2017 There are several animal models routinely used for study of the spinal fusion process and animal selection largely depends on the scientific question to be answered.
Sohrab S. Virk +4 more
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Implementation of a Spine-Centered Care Pathway at a Regional Academic Spine Center
Global Spine Journal, 2020 Study Design: Retrospective case series. Objective: To describe the early implementation of an inpatient spinal surgery unit and measure the impact on cost and length of stay (LOS).
George M. Ghobrial MD +5 more
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COMPLICATIONS IN SPINAL FUSION
Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 1998 Complications in spinal fusion can lead to less than desirable results. The complications of spinal fusion in the cervical and lumbar spine are discussed. Methods of avoiding and correcting complications also are reviewed. Through a better understanding, it is hoped that complications can be prevented.
C A, Brown, F J, Eismont
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The Bone Morphogenetic Protein L51P Enhances Spinal Fusion in Combination with BMP2 - An In Vivo Rat Spinal Fusion Model of the Elderly [PDF]
, 2023 Non-union and pseudoarthrosis remain major complications after spinal fusion surgery, resulting in unsatisfactory outcomes and high socio-economic costs.
Bermudez-Lekerika, Paola +8 more
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