The Science and Clinical Applications of Placental Tissues in Spine Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Narrative literature review.

Objectives

Placental tissue, amniotic/chorionic membrane, and umbilical cord have seen a recent expansion in their clinical application in various fields of surgery. It is important for practicing surgeons to know the underlying science, especially as it relates to spine surgery, to understand the rationale and clinical indication, if any, for their usage.

Methods

A literature search was performed using PubMed and MEDLINE databases to identify studies reporting the application of placental tissues as it relates to the practicing spine surgeon. Four areas of interest were identified and a comprehensive review was performed of available literature.

Results

Clinical application of placental tissue holds promise with regard

SUBMITTER: Shaw KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6125928 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature