Incidence of Fusion Across Total Disc Replacement With Heterotopic Ossification: Are Ball and Socket Disk Replacements Fusing With and Without Radiographic Evidence

Conclusion: In this study, we have demonstrated radiographic fusion anterior to the ball and socket TDR as well as the uncovertebral joint. We postulate that with the use of a mobile core disk there is an increased potential for fusion leading to a nonfunctional disk replacement.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research