3D-printed titanium alloy cage in anterior and lateral lumbar interbody fusion for degenerative lumbar spine disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The most commonly used cages for intervertebral disc replacement in lumbar fusion procedures are made predominantly from polyetheretherketone (PEEK). There is sufficient data studying their subsidence and failure rates from a variety of approaches. A novel implant is now available for commercial use, 3D-printed porous titanium (3DppTi) alloy cages, which have recently become available for use in spinal procedures. They have been shown in ovine models to have superior efficacy and fusion rates compared to traditional cages. However, there is limited data on their use in clinical practice and long-term outcomes associated with them.

Methods

A retrospective chart review was performed, of all patients in a single institution who underwent lumbar spine fusion surgery v

SUBMITTER: Donaldson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10982926 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature