Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with threaded fusion cages and autologous bone grafts.

摘要: The goal of this study was to evaluate the ability Ray threaded fusion cages, when used in an anterior approach, restore intervertebral height and improve functional occupational performance patients. present initiated because insertion cages through a posterior approach causes destruction facet joints violation spinal canal. for accomplish lumbar interbody evaluated series 13 patients suffering monosegmental disc disease. patients’ using Prolo score. Radiological measurements were degree penetration into endplates, confirm fusion. Seven short-term failures had be revised within 2 years. found that poorer scores than non-revised Although patients, mean remained relatively stable during 1st year, they dropped after 3 We not able identify any further clinical or radiological differences between groups. These results indicate although seems technically suitable longitudinal ligament part annulus fibrosis appears result destabilisation motion segment.