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Spinal Bone Density Following Spinal Fusion

Spine, 1989
Spinal bone densities were assessed in 25 patients following lumbar fusion and bracing, in an attempt to study bone remodeling by noninvasive methods. Dual-photon densitometry was used to study specific areas of autologous bone grafts and adjacent vertebrae above the fusion mass.
Stephen A. Grubb, Hester J. Lipscomb, R. V. Talmage   +2 more
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Trends in Lumbar Fusion Procedure Rates and Associated Hospital Costs for Degenerative Spinal Diseases in the United States, 2004 to 2015

Spine, 2019
Study Design. Analysis of National Inpatient Sample (NIS), 2004 to 2015. Objective. Describe recent trends in US rates of lumbar fusion procedures and associated costs, by surgical indication. Summary of Background Data.
B. Martin, S. Mirza, Nicholas T. Spina, W. Spiker, B. Lawrence, D. Brodke   +5 more
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The principles of bony spinal fusion

Neurosurgery, 1989
Abstract Bony fusion is frequently required for anatomical reconstruction and stabilization of the spine. This review discusses bone structure, healing after fracture, and bony fusion, including the use of autografts and allografts. Research should be done on preparation of the bed, the nature and quantity of bone to be used, and how ...
Howard H. Kaufman, Eric T. Jones
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LAPAROSCOPIC SPINAL FUSION

Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 1996
This article details the development of the laparoscopic technique of interbody spinal fusion. The rationale for this procedure is discussed as are indications, contraindications, and operative technique. The results of over 100 laparoscopic lumbar fusions are presented along with their complications and surgical recommendations.
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Cell technologies for spinal fusion

The Spine Journal, 2005
For a successful spinal fusion to occur, several vital elements are necessary. They consist of the presence of the bone-forming cell (osteoblast) or its precursor, the appropriate biological signals directing bone synthesis, and a biocompatible scaffold on which the process can occur.
Francis H. Shen, Howard S. An, Dino Samartzis, Dino Samartzis, Dino Samartzis   +4 more
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Spinal Fusion for Kyphosis in Achondroplasia

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2004
Persistent thoracolumbar kyphosis in patients with achondroplasia is typically prevented with sitting modifications and bracing. When the kyphosis persists and progresses despite bracing, spinal fusion is indicated to prevent further progression and neurologic complications.
Michael C. Ain, Eric D. Shirley
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Coblation of spinal endplates in preparation for interbody spinal fusion

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 2006
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) have become routine alternatives to intertransverse process fusion. The use of Coblation (ArthroCare Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA) allows for routine and reproducible removal of cartilaginous endplate down to the bony endplate.
Frank L. Acosta, Henry E. Aryan, Bartek Szandera, Andrew D. Nguyen, Christopher P. Ames, William R. Taylor   +5 more
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Rationale for Spinal Fusion in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Spine, 1989
In order to define the indications for spinal fusion in patients undergoing decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis, 114 patients surgically treated were reviewed. Follow-up was 24 to 108 months. Patients were grouped into four categories: 15 with lateral recess stenosis, 45 with central-mixed stenosis, 43 with stenosis following prior lumbar surgery ...
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Animal Models of Spinal Instability and Spinal Fusion

2020
This chapter reviews general concepts of spinal instability and stabilization. It focuses on animal models that have been used to evaluate novel osteoinductive growth factors or implantable, fusion enhancing biomaterials. The chapter discusses the models that enable examination of systemic factors influencing the fusion process.
Federico P. Girardi, Harvinder S. Sandhu, Frank P. Cammisa, Edgar G. Dawson, Linda E.A. Kanim   +4 more
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Bracing of Spinal Fusions [PDF]

, 1990
The choice of the postoperative orthosis has always reflected the surgeon’s perceptions of the strengths and limitations of the surgical construct. Before the development of instrumentation systems, early spinal surgeons focused on creating a surgical procedure that would consistently result in a fusion.
Victoria M. Dvonch, Wilton H. Bunch
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