Preliminary outcomes of allograft and hydroxyapatite as substitutes for autograft in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with self-locking standalone cages

Abstract Purpose To investigate the efficacy and safety of allograft and hydroxyapatite (HA) as substitutes for autograft in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Methods In this study, 49 patients (80 segments) treated with ACDF were included and allocated into three groups [group A, auto...

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Main Authors: Changsheng Yang, Wentao Zhuo, Qingchu Li, Caiqiang Huang, Huibo Yan, Dadi Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02257-0