Spine
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Experimental porcine anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) model: a proof-of-concept study. ⋯ This proof-of-concept study provides preliminary evidence of a novel, calcium pyrophosphate-containing, and β-tricalcium phosphate-containing monetite SBG that promotes bony fusion compared with a negative control in a clinically relevant porcine model of ACDF.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ As utilized in real-world clinical practice, single-level anterolateral versus posterior approaches for interbody fusion have no effect on long-term reoperation rates.
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Retrospective longitudinal study. ⋯ More advanced and long-lasting DD is associated with lower VBQ indicating less bone marrow fat content and potentially stronger bone. VBQ score as a marker of bone quality seems affected by DD.
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Retrospective cohort. ⋯ 3.