A comparison study of interbody cage in lumbar degenerative disease.
- Author:
Hai-ying LIU
1
;
Dian-ge ZHOU
;
Hui-min WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Female; Humans; Lumbar Vertebrae; surgery; Male; Middle Aged; Orthopedic Fixation Devices; Retrospective Studies; Spinal Diseases; surgery; Spinal Fusion; instrumentation; methods; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2004;42(21):1316-1318
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo compare the advantages and disadvantages of TFC/BAK, Prospace and Brantigan I/F carbon cages and summarize their applications.
METHODSOne hundred and twelve cases of Brantigan I/F, 123 cases of TFC/BAK and 45 cases of Prospaces were used in the treatment of degenerated lumbar disorders. The clinical results and complications were observed and analyzed.
RESULTSAll devices restored the height of intervertebral space and achieved immediate stability after insertion. One hundred and twelve cases of Brantigan I/F cages were solid fused, the clinical results were satisfactory. Three cases of TFC/BAK cages subsided into the vertebra and 2 cages retropulsed slightly during follow-up. There was no serious complications of nervous system, but the operation time and amount of bleeding in Brantigan I/F group increased.
CONCLUSIONSCarbon fiber intervertebral cages are an effective method in treating degenerated lumbar disorders. To avoid complications, the indications and techniques must be selected carefully.
