Long-term follow-up of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with bioabsorbable plates and screws

Highlights • Long-term effectiveness of new bioabsorbable plates and screws is tested. • High fusion rate and stability is observed without any severe complications. • It has been proven easy handling and good tolerance of these materials.

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Published in:Clinical neurology and neurosurgery 2015-09, Vol.136, p.116-121
Main Authors: Rodrigo, V, Maza, A, Calatayud, J.B, Bances, L, Diaz, F.J, Gimeno, M.J, Carro, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorbable Implants
Adult
Anterior cervical discectomy
Bioabsorbable
Biomaterials
Bone Plates
Bone Screws
Cervical Vertebrae - surgery
Disease
Diskectomy - methods
Dysphagia
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hospitals
Humans
Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Displacement - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Obesity
Patients
Polymer
Postoperative Complications
Retrospective Studies
Spinal Fusion - methods
Surgery
Time
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Summary:Highlights • Long-term effectiveness of new bioabsorbable plates and screws is tested. • High fusion rate and stability is observed without any severe complications. • It has been proven easy handling and good tolerance of these materials.
ISSN:0303-8467
1872-6968
DOI:10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.04.002