Radiologic long-term results after cervical vertebral interbody fusion with Polymethyl Methacrylat (PMMA)
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- 1 June 1989
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Neurosurgical Review
- Vol. 12 (3) , 217-221
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01743989
Abstract
Long-term results of cervical interbody fusion with PMMA were evaluated in a retrospective study. X-ray films of 83 patients were obtainable. Post-operative follow-up in this series was between 15 and 20 years. The results show that PMMA is engrafted after about 2 years. Stable vertebral interbody fusion is obtained in about 90% of cases. Development of malignoma was not observed. Resorptive bone alterations, which can be seen in about 2% of cases one to two years after operation are shown not to be progressive. This process heals and stable fusion develops.Keywords
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