A Comprehensive Study of Physical Parameters, Biomechanical Properties, and Statistical Correlations of Iliac Crest Bone Wedges Used in Spinal Fusion Surgery

Spine ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lloyd Wolfinbarger ◽  
Yongxing Zhang ◽  
Bao-Ling T. Adam ◽  
Vicki Sutherland ◽  
Diana Homsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Fusion ◽  
Iliac Crest ◽  
Biomechanical Properties ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Fusion Surgery ◽  
Spinal Fusion Surgery ◽  
Statistical Correlations ◽  
Comprehensive Study

Techniques for Aspirating Bone Marrow for Use in Spinal Surgery

2005 ◽  
Vol 57 (suppl_4) ◽  
pp. ONS-286-ONS-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott H. Kitchel ◽  
Michael Y. Wang ◽  
Carl L. Lauryssen
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Spinal Fusion ◽  
Iliac Crest ◽  
Bone Marrow Aspiration ◽  
Subsequent Reduction ◽  
Fusion Surgery ◽  
Osteoprogenitor Cells ◽  
Spinal Fusion Surgery ◽  
Posterior Iliac Crest ◽  
Aspiration Technique

Abstract OBJECTIVE: The osteogenicity of bone marrow has been well documented in the literature. The use of bone marrow as a source of osteoprogenitor cells for spinal fusion surgery is increasing. Improper aspiration technique can lead to dilution of bone marrow and a subsequent reduction in osteoprogenitor cells. Therefore, correct aspiration technique is imperative to the successful use of bone marrow with various grafting combinations. METHODS: The authors describe techniques for aspirating bone marrow from the anterior and posterior iliac crest, as well as vertebral body aspiration. The use of selective cell retention to increase the number of osteoprogenitor cells populating a graft is also described. RESULTS: Complications from bone marrow aspiration can occur, but the incidence is rare. CONCLUSION: Clinical studies currently under way will answer the question of bone marrow efficacy in spinal fusion surgery.

Fatal pulmonary fat embolism after posterior spinal fusion surgery

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshimasa Takahashi ◽  
Ken’ichiro Narusawa ◽  
Kenji Shimizu ◽  
Masakazu Takata ◽  
Toshitaka Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Fusion ◽  
Posterior Spinal Fusion ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Fusion Surgery ◽  
Spinal Fusion Surgery ◽  
Pulmonary Fat Embolism
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