Long term results of anterior cervical interbody fusion using coral bone spacer for cervical spondylosis
- VernacularTitle:珊瑚羟基磷灰石人工骨在颈前路植骨融合术中的应用
- Author:
Zhiyu LI
;
Wei TIAN
;
Bo LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Coral bone;
Cervical spondylosis;
Anterior interbody fusion
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2004;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the long term results of coral bone used in anterior cervical interbody fusion. Methods The 180 patients (126 males and 54 females) who had undergone anterior interbody fusion in our hospital were followed up for 6 years. Their long-term imageological data, including changes in interbody height, interbody angle and range of movement, were analyzed and compared. Results In all the cases a solid fusion was achieved between coral reef and vertebra. The fusion was evaluated as successful in all the 180 patients. Conclusion The coral bone spacer provides the same solid fusion as autografting with iliac crest does.
