Far-lateral Vascularized Rib Graft for Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Arthrodesis: Cadaveric Technique Description

Far-lateral Vascularized Rib Graft for Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Arthrodesis: Cadaveric Technique Description

Background:. Rotational vascularized autografts are ideal for achieving spinal arthrodesis because they maintain bony vascularization while avoiding the morbidity and challenges of free-tissue transfer. Although proximal ribs are ideal candidates for vascularized bone grafts, their use is restricted...

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Main Authors: Michael A. Bohl, MD, Randall J. Hlubek, MD, Jay D. Turner, MD, PhD, U. Kumar Kakarla, MD, Mark C. Preul, MD, Edward M. Reece, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2019-04-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002131

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