title: Laminated multi-segment rib graft in anterior column reconstruction.
abstract: Rib harvested during thoracotomy can be effectively used for anterior column reconstruction. An innovative technique is described to convert multiple individual rib segments into a robust single anterior column reconstruction graft using cortical screws.
authors.affiliation: Spinal Unit, Dept of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia. anantkamat@hotmail.com
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Kamat
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Freeman
authors.forename: C M J
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Cain
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D012272:Ribs / Q000601:surgery* / Q000637:transplantation*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends