Radiologic long-term results after cervical vertebral interbody fusion with polymethyl methacrylat (PMMA).
Long-term results of cervical interbody fusion with PMMA were evaluated in a retrospective study. X-ray films of 83 patients were obtainable. Post-operative follow-up in this series was between 15 and 20 years. The results show that PMMA is engrafted after about 2 years. Stable vertebral interbody fusion is obtained in about 90% of cases. Development of malignoma was not observed. Resorptive bone alterations, which can be seen in about 2% of cases one to two years after operation are shown not to be progressive. This process heals and stable fusion develops.
Böker
D K
DK
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Bonn, West Germany.
Schultheiss
R
R
Probst
E M
EM
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011187:Posture; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography; D013123:Spinal Fusion
D008768:Methylmethacrylates