Spine
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A systematic review. ⋯ Osteoconductive BGEs combined with local spine autograft and/or bone marrow aspirate have comparable fusion rates, similar functional outcomes, lower complication rates, and a lower risk of donor site pain than ICBG. Caution should be taken in interpreting these findings, given the low quality of the studies and the heterogeneity in the results. Randomized controlled studies using blinded assessments are required to help elucidate more conclusive evidence.
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Review Case Reports
Stab wound with lodged knife tip causing spinal cord and vertebral artery injuries: case report and literature review.
Case report and literature review. ⋯ Cases of simultaneous spinal cord injury and vertebral artery injury in which the foreign body is retained are uncommonly reported. Digital subtracted angiography is necessary for cervical penetrating wounds and surgical approach should be individualized.