Autologous rib grafts for craniocervical junction surgery in children: a clinical application

Abstract Objective Autologous iliac bone is commonly used as a bone graft material to achieve solid fusion in craniocervical junction (CVJ) surgery. However, the developing iliac bone of children is less than ideal as a bone graft material. The matured rib bone of children presents a potential subst...

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Published in:	BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Main Authors:	Chenfu Deng, Xiaobao Zou, Haozhi Yang, Suochao Fu, Junlin Chen, Rencai Ma, Hong Xia, Xiangyang Ma
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-06-01
Subjects:	Autologous rib grafts Craniocervical junction Fusion rate Complications
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07607-7