Can posterior stand-alone expandable cages safely restore lumbar lordosis? A minimum 5-year follow-up study

Abstract Background Lumbar lordosis (LL) can be restored, and screw-related complications may be avoided with the stand-alone expandable cage method. However, the long-term spinopelvic changes and safety remain unknown. We aimed to elucidate the long-term radiologic outcomes and safety of this techn...

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Main Authors: Seung-Kook Kim, Ogeil Mubarak Elbashier, Su-chan Lee, Woo-Jin Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01866-5