Spine update - Lumbar interbody cages

Spine update - Lumbar interbody cages

Weiner B K; Fraser R D

Spine

1998

1998-03

Interbody cage devices, used to assist interbody fusion, are rapidly gaining popularity in the surgical management of chronic low back pain. This update provides a structural classification of commonly used devices and assesses them against a set of clearly defined surgical goals, including ability to correct the existing mechanical deformation, ability to provide mechanical stability, ability to provide a suitable environment for arthrodesis, and ability to limit "built-in" morbidity. In addition, the materials used in the devices are examined regarding their biomechanical, biologic, and radiographic characteristics.

anterior; arthrodesis; bone; cages; carbon; composite; fusion; interface; in-vitro; lumbar spine; material orthopedic implants; model; Neurosciences & Neurology; Orthopedics; wear

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634-640

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