Romanian Neurosurgery, 2021 Considering the rising tendency in the application of lumbar spine devices, a rigorous selection of candidates for lumbar spinal fusion must follow the benefit of the patient in terms of a better outcome than classical techniques or conservatory ...
F. Urian, G. Iacob, A.V. Ciurea
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Topology Optimization of Spinal Cage Designs for Improved Stress Distribution and Bone Graft Window
Sakarya Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 2023 Interbody fusion is utilized as a treatment for spinal degenerative diseases. Spinal cages, also known as intervertebral cages or interbody fusion devices, are implants employed in spinal surgery to address these conditions and promote spinal stability ...
Meltem Eryıldız
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Lumbar ganglion cyst: Nosology, surgical management and proposal of a new classification based on 34 personal cases and literature review [PDF]
, 2017 AIM To analyze different terms used in literature to identify lumbar extradural cysts and propose a common scientific terminology; to elaborate a new morphological classification of this pathology, useful for clinical and surgical purposes; and to ...
Delfini, Roberto +6 more
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PLoS ONE, 2020 BackgroundPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) is widely used in many orthopedic surgeries and spinal disease treatments; however, the effect of PRP on spinal fusion remains controversial.Questions/purposesTo assess the fusion rate and clinical results of PRP ...
Ying-Feng Cai +6 more
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Design and fabrication of 3D-printed anatomically shaped lumbar cage for intervertebra disc (IVD) degeneration treatment [PDF]
, 2016 Spinal fusion is the gold standard surgical procedure for degenerative spinal conditions when conservative therapies have been unsuccessful in rehabilitation of patients.
Ahmed M +11 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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Feasibility of manufacturing a patient-specific spinal implant [PDF]
, 2016 Spinal fusion is performed for degenerative spinal condition when conservative measures fail. Implant size and shape are not standardised between manufacturers, and best match often means compromises.
Capelli, C +3 more
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Synthetic bone graft versus autograft or allograft for spinal fusion: a systematic review.
Journal of Neurosurgery : Spine, 2016 The purpose of this review was to compare the efficacy and safety of synthetic bone graft substitutes versus autograft or allograft for the treatment of lumbar and cervical spinal degenerative diseases.
PhD Mba Zorica Buser +8 more
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Lumbar interspinous process fixation and fusion with stand-alone interlaminar lumbar instrumented fusion implant in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis undergoing decompression for spinal stenosis [PDF]
, 2016 STUDY DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. PURPOSE: To assess the ability of a stand-alone lumbar interspinous implant (interspinous/interlaminar lumbar instrumented fusion, ILIF) associated with bone grafting to promote posterior spine fusion in ...
Cinotti, Gianluca +5 more
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes Enhance Posterolateral Spinal Fusion in a Rat Model
CellsSpinal fusion, a common surgery performed for degenerative lumbar conditions, often uses recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP-2) that is associated with adverse effects.
Wing Moon Raymond Lam +6 more
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