Advances in implants and bone graft types for lumbar spinal fusion surgery

GM Cheers, LP Weimer, C Neuerburg, J Arnholdt… - Biomaterials …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The increasing prevalence of spinal disorders worldwide necessitates advanced treatments,
particularly interbody fusion for severe cases that are unresponsive to non-surgical …

Bioactive moldable click chemistry polymer cement with Nano-hydroxyapatite and growth factor-enhanced posterolateral spinal fusion in a rabbit model

X Liu, MD Astudillo Potes, V Serdiuk… - ACS Applied Bio …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Spinal injuries or diseases necessitate effective fusion solutions, and common clinical
approaches involve autografts, allografts, and various bone matrix products, each with …

How to improve the mechanical safety of a novel spinal implant while saving costs and time

A Kienle, HJ Wilke, C Schröder, A Pietsch - JOR spine, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Spinal implant failure is associated with prolonged patient suffering, high costs
for the medical device industry, and a high economic burden for the health care system. Pre …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of interbody fusion efficacy and biocompatibility of a polyetheretherketone/calcium silicate/porous tantalum cage in a goat model

K Yuan, K Zhang, Y Yang, Y Lin, F Zhou, J Mei… - Journal of orthopaedic …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective To evaluate the interbody fusion efficacy and biocompatibility of a graft-free cage
made of polyetheretherketone/calcium silicate composite/porous tantalum (PEEK/CS/pTa …

Decline in separate incision autograft for spine surgery over the past decade: a fading “gold standard”

KE Rudisill, PP Ratnasamy, GC Maloy… - JAAOS-Journal of the …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: Spinal fusion is a common procedure for which bone grafting is a critical
component. Although iliac crest (separate incision autograft) is typically referred to as the …

[HTML][HTML] Sr and Mg doped bi-phasic calcium phosphate macroporous bone graft substitutes fabricated by robocasting: A structural and cytocompatibility assessment

C Besleaga, B Nan, AC Popa, LM Balescu… - Journal of Functional …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Bi-phasic calcium phosphates (BCPs) are considered prominent candidate materials for the
fabrication of bone graft substitutes. Currently, supplemental cation-doping is suggested as …

Advances in synthetic grafts in spinal fusion surgery

JE Inglis, AM Goodwin, SN Divi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - ijssurgery.com
Degenerative spine disease is increasing in prevalence as the global population ages,
indicating a need for targeted therapies and continued innovations. While autograft and …

Injectable bioactive poly (propylene fumarate) and polycaprolactone based click chemistry bone cement for spinal fusion in rabbits

X Liu, MD Astudillo Potes, V Serdiuk… - … Research Part A, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Degenerative spinal pathology is a widespread medical issue, and spine fusion surgeries
are frequently performed. In this study, we fabricated an injectable bioactive click chemistry …

Ceramic bone graft substitute vs autograft in XLIF: a prospective randomized single-center evaluation of radiographic and clinical outcomes

CM Menezes, GC Lacerda, GSO do Valle… - European Spine …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of the Study The objective of this prospective, parallel, randomized, single-
center study is to evaluate the clinical success of a commercial ceramic bone graft substitute …

Spinal fusion of biodegradable poly (propylene fumarate) and poly (propylene fumarate-co-caprolactone) copolymers in rabbits

H Xu, H Liao, X Liu, AL Miller II, BD Elder, L Lu - Journal of Orthopaedics, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Autologous bone grafts are currently the standard in orthopedic surgery despite
limited donor sources and the prevalence of donor site morbidity. Other alternatives such as …