Intraoperative loosening of Bagby and Kuslich cages during anterior lumbar interbody fusion
| Autor: | Scott D. Hodges, S C Humphreys, Jason C. Eck, R B Murphy |
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| Rok vydání: | 2001 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Chirurgie orthopedique medicine.medical_treatment Arthrodesis Physics::Medical Physics Lumbar vertebrae Quantitative Biology::Other Fusion system Lumbar interbody fusion Physics::Atomic and Molecular Clusters medicine Humans Intraoperative Complications Lumbar Vertebrae business.industry Prostheses and Implants equipment and supplies Internal Fixators Surgery Biomechanical Phenomena Condensed Matter::Soft Condensed Matter medicine.anatomical_structure Spinal Fusion Spinal fusion Neurology (clinical) biological phenomena cell phenomena and immunity Cage business Lumbar lordosis |
| Zdroj: | Journal of spinal disorders. 13(6) |
| ISSN: | 0895-0385 |
| Popis: | The Bagby and Kuslich (BAK) interbody fusion system has been shown to be a safe and effective method for obtaining solid fusion while maintaining lumbar lordosis. Although postoperative cage loosening has been reported, intraoperative cage loosening has not. The authors describe three cases in which BAK cages became loosened during operation. After the first BAK cage was inserted, it appeared to be well positioned and firmly seated; after placement of the second cage, however, the first cage was loose. Each of these cages was replaced without incident and appeared well placed on follow-up. It is crucial for the surgeon to verify that all cages are firmly seated before closure. This may reduce the incidence of postoperative cage migration. |
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