Publications by authors named "Daniel Kaltbeitzel"
Study Design: An experimental study using a sheep cervical spine interbody fusion model.
Objective: First, to compare anterior cervical discectomy and fusion of an experimental bioabsorbable cage consisting of a magnesium alloy and a polymer (poly-ε-caprolactone, PCL) with an autologous tricortical iliac crest bone graft. Second, to determine the degradation kinetics of the cage, assess the 2 fusion devices for biomechanical stability, and determine their histological characteristics.
Article Synopsis
- The study tested a new bioabsorbable implant made from magnesium and PCL in sheep undergoing cervical spine surgery, comparing it to the standard bone graft method.
- After surgery, the sheep showed no major complications, and both types of implants demonstrated similar success in achieving spinal fusion over time.
- The findings suggest that the bioabsorbable cage is safe and effective, matching the performance of traditional bone grafts in terms of osseointegration.