Radiology of intervertebral cages in spinal surgery

This pictorial essay reviews the normal appearances and the post-operative complications of intervertebral cages. These are implants which are being more widely used in spinal surgery. The text outlines the background leading to their development, the clinical indications and surgical techniques for...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical Radiology 1999-04, Vol.54 (4), p.201-206
Hauptverfasser: Hanley, S.D., Gun, M.T., Osti, O., Shanahan, E.M.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This pictorial essay reviews the normal appearances and the post-operative complications of intervertebral cages. These are implants which are being more widely used in spinal surgery. The text outlines the background leading to their development, the clinical indications and surgical techniques for insertion of the cages. The normal post-operative appearance of fusion and the complications that can occur are emphasized.
ISSN:0009-9260
1365-229X
DOI:10.1016/S0009-9260(99)91151-0