Spinal fusion remains the gold-standard treatment for several pathological spine conditions. Although, autologous Iliac Crest Bone Grafting is considered the goldstandard graft choice to promote spinal fusion; however...Spinal fusion remains the gold-standard treatment for several pathological spine conditions. Although, autologous Iliac Crest Bone Grafting is considered the goldstandard graft choice to promote spinal fusion; however, it is associated with significant donor site morbidity and a limited graft quantity. Therefore, several bone graft alternatives have been developed, to augment arthrodesis. The purpose of this review is to present the results of clinical studies concerning the use of demineralized bone matrix(DBM), alone or as a composite graft, in the spinal fusion. A critical review of the English-language literature was conducted on Pubmed, using key word "demineralized bone matrix", "DBM", "spinal fusion", and "scoliosis". Results had been restricted to clinical studies. The majority of clinical trials demonstrate satisfactory fusion rates when DBM is employed as a graft extender or a graft enhancer.Limited number of prospective randomized controlled trials(4 studies), have been performed comparing DBM to autologous iliac crest bone graft in spine fusion. The majority of the clinical trials demonstrate comparable efficacy of DBM when it used as a graft extender in combination with autograft, but there is no clinical evidence to support its use as a standalone graft material. Additionally, high level of evidence studies are required, in order to optimize and clarify the indications of its use and the appropriate patient population that will benefit from DBM in spine arthrodesis.展开更多
The feasibility of anterior lumbar intervertebral fusion with artificial bone in place of autogenous bone was investigated Porous hydroxyapatite(HA)/ZrO 2 ceramics loading bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) were impl...The feasibility of anterior lumbar intervertebral fusion with artificial bone in place of autogenous bone was investigated Porous hydroxyapatite(HA)/ZrO 2 ceramics loading bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) were implanted after removal of lumbar vertebral disc in rabbits The adjacent intervertebral discs were also removed by the same way and autogenous illic bone was implanted SEM observation and biomechanical test were carried out Compound bone had a bit lower osteoinductive activity than autogenous bone by SEM(Osteoindutive activity of artificial bone in 12 weeks was the same as that of autogenous bone in 9 weeks) Biomechanical test revealed that compound bone had lower anti-pull strength than autogenous bone ( P< 0 001), but there was no significant difference in anti-pull strength between compound bone at 12th week and autogenous bone at 9th week (P>0 05) It was concluded that compound bone could be applied for anterior spinal fusion, especially for those patients who can't use autogenous bone展开更多
Bone graft substitutes are widely used in the field of orthopedics and are extensively used to promote vertebral fusion. Fusion is the most common technique in spine surgery and is used to treat morbidities and reliev...Bone graft substitutes are widely used in the field of orthopedics and are extensively used to promote vertebral fusion. Fusion is the most common technique in spine surgery and is used to treat morbidities and relieve discomfort. Allograft and autograft bone substitutes are currently the most commonly used bone grafts to promote fusion. These approaches pose limitations and present complications to the patient. Numerous alternative bone graft substitutes are on the market or have been developed and proposed for application. These options have attempted to promote spine fusion by enhancing osteogenic properties. In this review, we reviewed biology of spine fusion and the current advances in biomedical materials and biological strategies for application in surgical spine fusion. Our findings illustrate that, while many bone graft substitutes perform well as bone graft extenders, only osteoinductive proteins(recombinant bone morphogenetic proteins-2 and osteogenic protein-1) provide evidence for use as both bone enhancers and bone substitutes for specific types of spinal fusion. Tissue engineered hydrogels, synthetic polymer composites and viral based gene therapy also holds the potential to be used for spine fusion in future, though warrants further investigation to be used in clinical practice.展开更多
In this study a lumbar spinal fusion animal model is established to assess the effect of spinal fusion cage,and explore theminimum area ratio of titanium cage section to vertebral section that ensures bone healing and...In this study a lumbar spinal fusion animal model is established to assess the effect of spinal fusion cage,and explore theminimum area ratio of titanium cage section to vertebral section that ensures bone healing and biomechanical property.Lumbarcorpectomy was conducted by posterolateral approach with titanium cage implantation combined with plate fixation.Titaniumcages with the same length but different diameters were used.After implantation of titanium cages,the progress of bone healingwas observed and the bone biomechanical properties were measured,including deformation and displacement in axial compression,flexion,extension,and lateral bending motion.The factors affecting the in vivo growth of spine supporting body wereanalyzed.The results show that the area ratio of titanium cage section to vertebral section should reach 1/2 to ensure the bonehealing,sufficient bone intensity and biomechanical properties.Some bone healing indicators,such as BMP,suggest that there isa relationship between the peak time and the peak value of bone formation and metabolism markers and the bone healing strength.展开更多
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a common surgical procedure and widely used in the treatment of lumbar degenerative disc disorders. Traditionally, posterior lumbar interbody fusion is done by using the tra...Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a common surgical procedure and widely used in the treatment of lumbar degenerative disc disorders. Traditionally, posterior lumbar interbody fusion is done by using the traditional pedicle screw (PS) which offers great advantages, but at the same time it has some disadvantages which include the risk of superior facet joint violation and muscle damage. Recently, an alternative method of screw insertion via cortical bone trajectory (CBT) has been invented which has less invasive process and can be placed without the drawbacks associated with the traditional pedicle screw. However, it has to remain an interest whether CBT will provide similar or greater clinical outcomes compared to PS in PLIF. So the main aim of this review is to compare the clinical outcomes of cortical bone trajectory and traditional pedicle screw fixation in posterior lumbar interbody fusion based on the articles published on this topic. Compared to the traditional pedicle screw fixation, PLIF with CBT has similar clinical outcome based on pain intensity, ODI status and JOA score, as well as similar fusion rate and radiological evaluated complication such as loosening of screw. In addition PLIF with CBT has advantages of less facet joint violation, less blood loss, less intraoperative muscle damage and perioperative pain. On the basis of this study, we can suggest that PLIF with CBT can be considered as a reasonable alternative to PS in PLIF.展开更多
This perspective article highlights the leukocyte-cancer cell hybrid theory as a mechanism for cancer metastasis. Beginning from the first proposal of the theory more than a century ago and continuing today with the f...This perspective article highlights the leukocyte-cancer cell hybrid theory as a mechanism for cancer metastasis. Beginning from the first proposal of the theory more than a century ago and continuing today with the first proof for this theory in a human cancer, the hybrid theory offers a unifying explanation for metastasis. In this scenario, leukocyte fusion with a cancer cell is a secondary disease superimposed upon the early tumor, giving birth to a new, malignant cell with a leukocyte-cancer cell hybrid epigenome.展开更多
Multilevel lumbar fusion usually requires a large quantity of iliac crest bone graft but the supply is usually insufficient, so an alternative bone graft substitute for autograft is needed. This prospective study inve...Multilevel lumbar fusion usually requires a large quantity of iliac crest bone graft but the supply is usually insufficient, so an alternative bone graft substitute for autograft is needed. This prospective study investigated the efficacy of calcium sulfate by comparing the fusion rates between the experimental material (calcium sulfate pellets with bone chips from laminectomy) and autologous iliac bone graft in long segment (three-or four-level) lumbar and lumbosacral posterolateral fusion. Forty-five patients with degenerative scoliosis or spondylolisthesis received multilevel spine fusion and decompression. The experimental material of calcium sulfate pellets with decompression bone chips was placed on the experimental side and the iliac crest bone graft was placed on the control side. The fusion status was assessed radiographically at three-month intervals, and solid fusion was defined as a clear continuous intertransverse bony bridge at all levels. The average follow-up period was 34.4 months. Twenty-nine (64.4%) patients showed solid fusion on the experimental side and 39 (86.7%) patients on the control side. The overall fusion rate was 86.7%. A statistically significant relation was found between the two sides with the Kappa coefficient of agreement of 0.436. Compared to the control side, the fusion rate of experimental side is significantly reduced (p = 0.014). The fusion ability of autograft is higher than the experimental material in multilevel lumbar posterolateral fusion. However, the overall fusion rate of calcium sulfate pellets is improved, compared with previously reported rates, which suggested that such material may be considered as an acceptable bone graft extender.展开更多
Objective To investigate the clinical effect of bone graft impaction on posterior intervertebral fusion for lumbar spondylolisthesis.Methods From January 2001 to July 2008,36 patients with lumbar spondylolisthesis wer...Objective To investigate the clinical effect of bone graft impaction on posterior intervertebral fusion for lumbar spondylolisthesis.Methods From January 2001 to July 2008,36 patients with lumbar spondylolisthesis were treated by展开更多
Introduction: Lumbar fusion as low back pain treatment continues to be a challenge because of the multiple techniques and materials available, most popular techniques include Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TL...Introduction: Lumbar fusion as low back pain treatment continues to be a challenge because of the multiple techniques and materials available, most popular techniques include Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) and Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF). Successful lumbar fusion is associated with better clinical outcomes, and it is enhanced and targeted through the use of bone graft materials as an osteogenic cell binding peptide P-15, bound to an anorganic bone mineral (ABM). This peptide improves bone formation when used in fixation devices in a targeted and limited way to the implant surface by activating osteoblast precursor cells;by the osteogenic, osteoinductive and osteoconductive stimuli. The main objective of this study is to standardize the lumbar fusion process in the 3 techniques and achieve a more efficient and predictable lumbar fusion, evaluating results with radiological and clinical scales. Material and Methods: Patients underwent lumbar fusion with the use of P-15 Osteogenic Cell Binding Peptide, bound to an anorganic bone mineral (P-15/ABM) bone graft (5 cc) in three different techniques (TLIF, LLIF, ALIF), achieving a total of 100 lumbar levels. Radiological outcomes included fusion rates per Hounsfield Units at computed tomography (CT) scan and Lenke scale. Clinical outcomes were evaluated via the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Short Form Performance (SPF-36) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS and VASs) for pain and satisfaction. Results: 67 patients completed the 12 months follow-up, showing no differences in fusion rates between techniques. (Computed Tomography Hounsfield Units) CTHU reaches more than 200 UH at 3 months follow-up and continues fusion process till 12-month follow-up. Clinical scales showed no disability at ODI, improvement at VAS and VASs scales, absence of health restrictions at SPF-36 score since 6 months follow up. Conclusion: Bone graft volume of 5 cc is adequate for achieving successful lumbar fusion, regardless of the surgical technique employed.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the clinical application of atlantoaxial joint fusion using anterior transarticular screw fixation and bone grafting for atlantoaxial joint instability. Methods Twenty-three cases of atlantoaxial...Objective To evaluate the clinical application of atlantoaxial joint fusion using anterior transarticular screw fixation and bone grafting for atlantoaxial joint instability. Methods Twenty-three cases of atlantoaxial joint instability were展开更多
Bone morphogenetic proteins are osteoinductive factors which have gained popularity in orthopaedicsurgery and especially in spine surgery. The use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 has been officially ...Bone morphogenetic proteins are osteoinductive factors which have gained popularity in orthopaedicsurgery and especially in spine surgery. The use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 has been officially approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration only for single level anterior lumbar interbody fusion, nevertheless it is widely used by many surgeons with off-label indications. Despite advantages in bone formation, its use still remains a controversial issue and several complications have been described by authors who oppose their wide use.展开更多
This paper reports the results of 24 cases of bone defect resulting from bone tumor or tumor condition excision, and of posterior spinal fusion, treated by human bone matrix gelatin. The success rate of bone defect re...This paper reports the results of 24 cases of bone defect resulting from bone tumor or tumor condition excision, and of posterior spinal fusion, treated by human bone matrix gelatin. The success rate of bone defect repair and spinal fusion is 91. 67 %. The results suggest that human bone matrix gelatin has. excellent osteoinductive effect and is ideal substitute for bone autografts.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to find a kind of new artificial bone for anterior spinal fusion.ZrO 2 stabilized by Y 2O 3(Y-PSZ),porous hydroxyapatite(HA) and bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) were used to make arti...The purpose of this study was to find a kind of new artificial bone for anterior spinal fusion.ZrO 2 stabilized by Y 2O 3(Y-PSZ),porous hydroxyapatite(HA) and bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) were used to make artificial compound bone (Y 2O 3) ZrO 2-HA/BMP(Z-H/BMP),whose function was tested,microstructure and mineralogic composition constitution were analysised by SEM and XRD,and the corresponding animal tests were porformed.Osteogenesis of the material was observed by eyes,histology and SEM.Experimental results show that the component and ossific activity of Z-H/BMP were satisfactory.展开更多
Objective: To quantify the strength of the grafts from different body sites and determine the optimalselection of corticocancellous allografts for anterior interbody fusion. Methods: Complete sets of paired freshfroze...Objective: To quantify the strength of the grafts from different body sites and determine the optimalselection of corticocancellous allografts for anterior interbody fusion. Methods: Complete sets of paired freshfrozen femurs, humeri, tibias and iliac crests were obtained from 6 individual donors. One centimeter thick slicesstarting from the proximal and distal bone ends were cut from the non--diaphysial portions of the long bones usinga razor saw with a customized miter box. 2. 5 cm× 3. 0 cm × 1. 0 cm unicortical bone blocks were shaped similarlyfor clinical use as a lumbar interbody graft. Multiple 1 cm thick grafts with 1. 5 cm depth were obtained from theiliac crests, to simulate a cervical interbody graft. The left and right sides of each pair were randomized intoperpendicular and parallel cut groups in the long bones or tricortical and bicortical preparations of the iliac graft.The samples were tested on an MTS by applying a compressive load to failure. Results: The failure loads of distaltibia and femoral head grafts were significantly higher than distal femur, proximal tibia and burneral head grafts(PR0. 05). The strength of the grafts prepared by parallel cutting decreased significantly as compared with theperpendicular cutting (P <0. 05). No significant changes were seen in femoral and burneral head grafts for the 2sectioning orientations. The grafts closer to the anterior superior iliac spine had significant higher failure loads andfailure strengths than those closer to the posterior superior iliac spine. After trimming off the lateral cortex, themean strength of the bicortical grafts decreased significantly as compared with the tricortical grafts (P <0. 05).Conclusion: The grafts from femoral head and distal tibia by perpendicular cutting have higher failure load than theload bearing in lumbar spine. The grafts cut close to the anterior superior iliac spine are recommended for cervicalinterbody fusion.展开更多
AIM To assess use of demineralized bone matrix(DBM) use in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion(ACDF) in outpatient setting.METHODS One hundred and forty-five patients with prospectively collected data undergoing s...AIM To assess use of demineralized bone matrix(DBM) use in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion(ACDF) in outpatient setting.METHODS One hundred and forty-five patients with prospectively collected data undergoing single and two level ACDF with DBM packed within and anterior to polyetheretherketone(PEEK) cages. Two groups created, Group 1(75) outpatients and control Group 2(70) hospital patients. Prevertebral soft tissue swelling(PVSTS) was measured anterior to C2 and C6 on plain lateral cervical radiographs preoperatively and one week postoperatively and fusion assessed at two years. RESULTS There was no intergroup significance between preoperative and postoperative visual analogue scales(VAS)and neck disability index(NDI) scores between Group 1 and 2. Mean preoperative PVSTS in Group 1 was 4.7 ± 0.2 mm at C2 level and 11.1 ± 0.5 at C6 level compared to Group 2 mean PVSTS of 4.5 ± 0.5 mm and 12.8 ± 0.5, P = 0.172 and 0.127 respectively. There was no radiographic or clinical evidence of adverse reaction noted. In Group 1 mean postoperative PVSTS was 5.5 ± 0.4 mm at C2 and 14.9 ± 0.6 mm at C6 compared Group 2 mean PVSTS was 4.9 ± 0.3 mm at C2 and 14.8 ± 0.5 mm at C6, P = 0.212 and 0.946 respectively. No significant increase in prevertebral soft tissue space at C2 and C6 level demonstrated.CONCLUSION ACDF with adjunct DBM packed PEEK cages showed a statistical significant intragroup improvement in VAS neck pain scores and NDI scores(P = 0.001). There were no reported serious patient complications; post-operative radiographs demonstrated no significant difference in prevertebral space. We conclude that ACDF with DBMpacked PEEK cages can be safely done in an ASC with satisfactory outcomes.展开更多
文摘Spinal fusion remains the gold-standard treatment for several pathological spine conditions. Although, autologous Iliac Crest Bone Grafting is considered the goldstandard graft choice to promote spinal fusion; however, it is associated with significant donor site morbidity and a limited graft quantity. Therefore, several bone graft alternatives have been developed, to augment arthrodesis. The purpose of this review is to present the results of clinical studies concerning the use of demineralized bone matrix(DBM), alone or as a composite graft, in the spinal fusion. A critical review of the English-language literature was conducted on Pubmed, using key word "demineralized bone matrix", "DBM", "spinal fusion", and "scoliosis". Results had been restricted to clinical studies. The majority of clinical trials demonstrate satisfactory fusion rates when DBM is employed as a graft extender or a graft enhancer.Limited number of prospective randomized controlled trials(4 studies), have been performed comparing DBM to autologous iliac crest bone graft in spine fusion. The majority of the clinical trials demonstrate comparable efficacy of DBM when it used as a graft extender in combination with autograft, but there is no clinical evidence to support its use as a standalone graft material. Additionally, high level of evidence studies are required, in order to optimize and clarify the indications of its use and the appropriate patient population that will benefit from DBM in spine arthrodesis.
文摘The feasibility of anterior lumbar intervertebral fusion with artificial bone in place of autogenous bone was investigated Porous hydroxyapatite(HA)/ZrO 2 ceramics loading bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) were implanted after removal of lumbar vertebral disc in rabbits The adjacent intervertebral discs were also removed by the same way and autogenous illic bone was implanted SEM observation and biomechanical test were carried out Compound bone had a bit lower osteoinductive activity than autogenous bone by SEM(Osteoindutive activity of artificial bone in 12 weeks was the same as that of autogenous bone in 9 weeks) Biomechanical test revealed that compound bone had lower anti-pull strength than autogenous bone ( P< 0 001), but there was no significant difference in anti-pull strength between compound bone at 12th week and autogenous bone at 9th week (P>0 05) It was concluded that compound bone could be applied for anterior spinal fusion, especially for those patients who can't use autogenous bone
文摘Bone graft substitutes are widely used in the field of orthopedics and are extensively used to promote vertebral fusion. Fusion is the most common technique in spine surgery and is used to treat morbidities and relieve discomfort. Allograft and autograft bone substitutes are currently the most commonly used bone grafts to promote fusion. These approaches pose limitations and present complications to the patient. Numerous alternative bone graft substitutes are on the market or have been developed and proposed for application. These options have attempted to promote spine fusion by enhancing osteogenic properties. In this review, we reviewed biology of spine fusion and the current advances in biomedical materials and biological strategies for application in surgical spine fusion. Our findings illustrate that, while many bone graft substitutes perform well as bone graft extenders, only osteoinductive proteins(recombinant bone morphogenetic proteins-2 and osteogenic protein-1) provide evidence for use as both bone enhancers and bone substitutes for specific types of spinal fusion. Tissue engineered hydrogels, synthetic polymer composites and viral based gene therapy also holds the potential to be used for spine fusion in future, though warrants further investigation to be used in clinical practice.
文摘In this study a lumbar spinal fusion animal model is established to assess the effect of spinal fusion cage,and explore theminimum area ratio of titanium cage section to vertebral section that ensures bone healing and biomechanical property.Lumbarcorpectomy was conducted by posterolateral approach with titanium cage implantation combined with plate fixation.Titaniumcages with the same length but different diameters were used.After implantation of titanium cages,the progress of bone healingwas observed and the bone biomechanical properties were measured,including deformation and displacement in axial compression,flexion,extension,and lateral bending motion.The factors affecting the in vivo growth of spine supporting body wereanalyzed.The results show that the area ratio of titanium cage section to vertebral section should reach 1/2 to ensure the bonehealing,sufficient bone intensity and biomechanical properties.Some bone healing indicators,such as BMP,suggest that there isa relationship between the peak time and the peak value of bone formation and metabolism markers and the bone healing strength.
文摘Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a common surgical procedure and widely used in the treatment of lumbar degenerative disc disorders. Traditionally, posterior lumbar interbody fusion is done by using the traditional pedicle screw (PS) which offers great advantages, but at the same time it has some disadvantages which include the risk of superior facet joint violation and muscle damage. Recently, an alternative method of screw insertion via cortical bone trajectory (CBT) has been invented which has less invasive process and can be placed without the drawbacks associated with the traditional pedicle screw. However, it has to remain an interest whether CBT will provide similar or greater clinical outcomes compared to PS in PLIF. So the main aim of this review is to compare the clinical outcomes of cortical bone trajectory and traditional pedicle screw fixation in posterior lumbar interbody fusion based on the articles published on this topic. Compared to the traditional pedicle screw fixation, PLIF with CBT has similar clinical outcome based on pain intensity, ODI status and JOA score, as well as similar fusion rate and radiological evaluated complication such as loosening of screw. In addition PLIF with CBT has advantages of less facet joint violation, less blood loss, less intraoperative muscle damage and perioperative pain. On the basis of this study, we can suggest that PLIF with CBT can be considered as a reasonable alternative to PS in PLIF.
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文摘This perspective article highlights the leukocyte-cancer cell hybrid theory as a mechanism for cancer metastasis. Beginning from the first proposal of the theory more than a century ago and continuing today with the first proof for this theory in a human cancer, the hybrid theory offers a unifying explanation for metastasis. In this scenario, leukocyte fusion with a cancer cell is a secondary disease superimposed upon the early tumor, giving birth to a new, malignant cell with a leukocyte-cancer cell hybrid epigenome.
文摘Multilevel lumbar fusion usually requires a large quantity of iliac crest bone graft but the supply is usually insufficient, so an alternative bone graft substitute for autograft is needed. This prospective study investigated the efficacy of calcium sulfate by comparing the fusion rates between the experimental material (calcium sulfate pellets with bone chips from laminectomy) and autologous iliac bone graft in long segment (three-or four-level) lumbar and lumbosacral posterolateral fusion. Forty-five patients with degenerative scoliosis or spondylolisthesis received multilevel spine fusion and decompression. The experimental material of calcium sulfate pellets with decompression bone chips was placed on the experimental side and the iliac crest bone graft was placed on the control side. The fusion status was assessed radiographically at three-month intervals, and solid fusion was defined as a clear continuous intertransverse bony bridge at all levels. The average follow-up period was 34.4 months. Twenty-nine (64.4%) patients showed solid fusion on the experimental side and 39 (86.7%) patients on the control side. The overall fusion rate was 86.7%. A statistically significant relation was found between the two sides with the Kappa coefficient of agreement of 0.436. Compared to the control side, the fusion rate of experimental side is significantly reduced (p = 0.014). The fusion ability of autograft is higher than the experimental material in multilevel lumbar posterolateral fusion. However, the overall fusion rate of calcium sulfate pellets is improved, compared with previously reported rates, which suggested that such material may be considered as an acceptable bone graft extender.
文摘Objective To investigate the clinical effect of bone graft impaction on posterior intervertebral fusion for lumbar spondylolisthesis.Methods From January 2001 to July 2008,36 patients with lumbar spondylolisthesis were treated by
文摘Introduction: Lumbar fusion as low back pain treatment continues to be a challenge because of the multiple techniques and materials available, most popular techniques include Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) and Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF). Successful lumbar fusion is associated with better clinical outcomes, and it is enhanced and targeted through the use of bone graft materials as an osteogenic cell binding peptide P-15, bound to an anorganic bone mineral (ABM). This peptide improves bone formation when used in fixation devices in a targeted and limited way to the implant surface by activating osteoblast precursor cells;by the osteogenic, osteoinductive and osteoconductive stimuli. The main objective of this study is to standardize the lumbar fusion process in the 3 techniques and achieve a more efficient and predictable lumbar fusion, evaluating results with radiological and clinical scales. Material and Methods: Patients underwent lumbar fusion with the use of P-15 Osteogenic Cell Binding Peptide, bound to an anorganic bone mineral (P-15/ABM) bone graft (5 cc) in three different techniques (TLIF, LLIF, ALIF), achieving a total of 100 lumbar levels. Radiological outcomes included fusion rates per Hounsfield Units at computed tomography (CT) scan and Lenke scale. Clinical outcomes were evaluated via the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Short Form Performance (SPF-36) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS and VASs) for pain and satisfaction. Results: 67 patients completed the 12 months follow-up, showing no differences in fusion rates between techniques. (Computed Tomography Hounsfield Units) CTHU reaches more than 200 UH at 3 months follow-up and continues fusion process till 12-month follow-up. Clinical scales showed no disability at ODI, improvement at VAS and VASs scales, absence of health restrictions at SPF-36 score since 6 months follow up. Conclusion: Bone graft volume of 5 cc is adequate for achieving successful lumbar fusion, regardless of the surgical technique employed.
文摘Objective To evaluate the clinical application of atlantoaxial joint fusion using anterior transarticular screw fixation and bone grafting for atlantoaxial joint instability. Methods Twenty-three cases of atlantoaxial joint instability were
文摘Bone morphogenetic proteins are osteoinductive factors which have gained popularity in orthopaedicsurgery and especially in spine surgery. The use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 has been officially approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration only for single level anterior lumbar interbody fusion, nevertheless it is widely used by many surgeons with off-label indications. Despite advantages in bone formation, its use still remains a controversial issue and several complications have been described by authors who oppose their wide use.
文摘This paper reports the results of 24 cases of bone defect resulting from bone tumor or tumor condition excision, and of posterior spinal fusion, treated by human bone matrix gelatin. The success rate of bone defect repair and spinal fusion is 91. 67 %. The results suggest that human bone matrix gelatin has. excellent osteoinductive effect and is ideal substitute for bone autografts.
文摘The purpose of this study was to find a kind of new artificial bone for anterior spinal fusion.ZrO 2 stabilized by Y 2O 3(Y-PSZ),porous hydroxyapatite(HA) and bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) were used to make artificial compound bone (Y 2O 3) ZrO 2-HA/BMP(Z-H/BMP),whose function was tested,microstructure and mineralogic composition constitution were analysised by SEM and XRD,and the corresponding animal tests were porformed.Osteogenesis of the material was observed by eyes,histology and SEM.Experimental results show that the component and ossific activity of Z-H/BMP were satisfactory.
文摘Objective: To quantify the strength of the grafts from different body sites and determine the optimalselection of corticocancellous allografts for anterior interbody fusion. Methods: Complete sets of paired freshfrozen femurs, humeri, tibias and iliac crests were obtained from 6 individual donors. One centimeter thick slicesstarting from the proximal and distal bone ends were cut from the non--diaphysial portions of the long bones usinga razor saw with a customized miter box. 2. 5 cm× 3. 0 cm × 1. 0 cm unicortical bone blocks were shaped similarlyfor clinical use as a lumbar interbody graft. Multiple 1 cm thick grafts with 1. 5 cm depth were obtained from theiliac crests, to simulate a cervical interbody graft. The left and right sides of each pair were randomized intoperpendicular and parallel cut groups in the long bones or tricortical and bicortical preparations of the iliac graft.The samples were tested on an MTS by applying a compressive load to failure. Results: The failure loads of distaltibia and femoral head grafts were significantly higher than distal femur, proximal tibia and burneral head grafts(PR0. 05). The strength of the grafts prepared by parallel cutting decreased significantly as compared with theperpendicular cutting (P <0. 05). No significant changes were seen in femoral and burneral head grafts for the 2sectioning orientations. The grafts closer to the anterior superior iliac spine had significant higher failure loads andfailure strengths than those closer to the posterior superior iliac spine. After trimming off the lateral cortex, themean strength of the bicortical grafts decreased significantly as compared with the tricortical grafts (P <0. 05).Conclusion: The grafts from femoral head and distal tibia by perpendicular cutting have higher failure load than theload bearing in lumbar spine. The grafts cut close to the anterior superior iliac spine are recommended for cervicalinterbody fusion.
文摘AIM To assess use of demineralized bone matrix(DBM) use in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion(ACDF) in outpatient setting.METHODS One hundred and forty-five patients with prospectively collected data undergoing single and two level ACDF with DBM packed within and anterior to polyetheretherketone(PEEK) cages. Two groups created, Group 1(75) outpatients and control Group 2(70) hospital patients. Prevertebral soft tissue swelling(PVSTS) was measured anterior to C2 and C6 on plain lateral cervical radiographs preoperatively and one week postoperatively and fusion assessed at two years. RESULTS There was no intergroup significance between preoperative and postoperative visual analogue scales(VAS)and neck disability index(NDI) scores between Group 1 and 2. Mean preoperative PVSTS in Group 1 was 4.7 ± 0.2 mm at C2 level and 11.1 ± 0.5 at C6 level compared to Group 2 mean PVSTS of 4.5 ± 0.5 mm and 12.8 ± 0.5, P = 0.172 and 0.127 respectively. There was no radiographic or clinical evidence of adverse reaction noted. In Group 1 mean postoperative PVSTS was 5.5 ± 0.4 mm at C2 and 14.9 ± 0.6 mm at C6 compared Group 2 mean PVSTS was 4.9 ± 0.3 mm at C2 and 14.8 ± 0.5 mm at C6, P = 0.212 and 0.946 respectively. No significant increase in prevertebral soft tissue space at C2 and C6 level demonstrated.CONCLUSION ACDF with adjunct DBM packed PEEK cages showed a statistical significant intragroup improvement in VAS neck pain scores and NDI scores(P = 0.001). There were no reported serious patient complications; post-operative radiographs demonstrated no significant difference in prevertebral space. We conclude that ACDF with DBMpacked PEEK cages can be safely done in an ASC with satisfactory outcomes.
