| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6045864 | World Neurosurgery | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Our method has advantages over metal instrumentation. The treated area can be evaluated with the use of magnetic resonance imaging, and the space left after screw absorption is filled by newly formed bone. Because our screw contains hydroxyapatite, it is osteoconductive. This may increase the fusion rate and induce substitution with new bone. To our knowledge this is the first patient treated by cervical posterior TAS fixation via the use of a bioabsorptive screw. Our method is safe and economical and free of the complications elicited by the use of metal parts. TAS fixation with a bioabsorptive screw may be appropriate for one fixation in patients without severe instability.
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Authors
Kyongsong Kim, Toyohiko Isu, Tomoko Omura, Daijiro Morimoto, Shiro Kobayashi, Akira Teramoto,