Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jun 2009
Case ReportsRetrieval analysis of a ProDisc-L total disc replacement.
We retrieved a functioning ProDisc-L total disc replacement and associated tissues at 16 months of service life. ⋯ A larger series of implant retrievals will be needed to investigate possible wear and the biologic response to increased particle generation.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jun 2009
Anterior decompression and interbody fusion with BAK/C for cervical disc degenerative disorders.
A retrospective clinical study of 64 patients who underwent anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with BAK/C for disc degenerative disorders. ⋯ Although BAK/C technique was generally effective and safe in the treatment of cervical disc degenerative disorders, the pitfalls of cage design resulted in the disability of maintenance of cervical lordosis and intervertebral height in the long-term follow-up. Cage subsidence, which tended to develop in the patients with 2-level fusion, was possibly responsible for the recurrence of neck pain.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jun 2009
Surgical treatment of lumbar tuberculous spondylodiscitis by transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and posterior instrumentation.
Retrospective case study. ⋯ Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with pedicle screw fixation is a simple, safe, and effective procedure for treatment of selected patients suffering from lumbar and lumbosacral tuberculosis.