Technique of cervical interbody fusion.
A dovetail autogeneic graft is demonstrated for anterior interbody fusion of the cervical spine for degenerated or protruded intervertebral discs. The method is applicable for one or more levels and has been successfully combined with vertebral body resection for metastatic tumors and trauma. The procedure provides secure initial interbody immobilization and prevents interbody collapse. None of the 58 cases had grafts slip from their original position. The union rate has been 100%.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods*