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Fusion rate of PEEK cage with or without β-tricalcium phosphate bone substitute in ACDF
February 2019
Fusion rate of PEEK cage with or without β-tricalcium phosphate bone substitute in ACDF
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Implantation of an empty polyetheretherketone cage in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a prospective randomised controlled study with 2 years follow-up
Eur Spine J. 2018 Jun;27(6):1358-1364Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
45 patients scheduled for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion were randomized to either have a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cage filled with a β-tricalcium phosphate bone substitute or a standalone PEEK cage not filled. Patients were followed for 2 years for fusion rate and clinical scores. Results after 2 years demonstrated no significant differences between groups in the fusion rate, Japanese...
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