A Comparison between Structural Allografts and Polyetheretherketone Interbody Spacers Used in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
This study showed that for 3-level ACDFs, the use of structural allografts may confer higher fusion rates. However, VAS neck pain, NDI, and subsidence rates were comparable between structural allografts and PEEK cages. In addition, no significant difference in pseudoarthrosis rates was found between PEEK cages and structural allografts in patients undergoing 1- and 2-level ACDFs.PMID:38287665 | DOI:10.31616/asj.ASJ-2023.0128
Source: Asian Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Francis Jia Yi Fong Chee Yit Lim Jun-Hao Tan Hwee Weng Dennis Hey Source Type: research
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