Naslov
Significance of early CT evaluation after lumbar interbody fusions using recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2

Autori
Smoljanović, Tomislav ; Bojanić, Ivan ; Đapić, Tomislav

Izvornik
American journal of neuroradiology (0195-6108) 30 (2009), 5; E71-e71

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pismo, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
transient vertrebral bone resorption; CT evaluation; lumbar interbody fusion; rhBMP-2

Sažetak
A radiographic protocol consisting of CT scans done at 3, 6, and 12 months, with an additional scan at 24 months if a solid fusion is not seen earlier was proposed in evaluating lumbar interbody fusions (LIF) (with special emphasize to the use of the recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) as bone graft substitute). The questions why the scans were scheduled at those intervals especially as no patient is likely to show healing of the fusion as early as 3 months after surgery and why to perform it in all patients even those who are pain free and with successful clinical status were raised.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti, Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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