Establishment of a Novel Method for Spinal Discectomy Surgery in Elderly Rats in an In Vivo Spinal Fusion Model

The rat model is a common model for intervertebral disc (IVD) and spinal research. However, complications remain challenging. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are validated methods to minimize complications and improve safety and quality of studies. However, a SOP for rat spinal fusion surgery h...

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Main Authors: Katharina A. C. Oswald, Sebastian F. Bigdon, Andreas S. Croft, Paola Bermudez-Lekerika, Alessandra Bergadano, Benjamin Gantenbein, Christoph E. Albers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Methods and Protocols
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9279/4/4/79