Hydroxyapatite/collagen composite graft for posterior lumbar interbody fusion: a comparison with local bone graft

Abstract Background Autologous bone has been used for posterior lumbar intervertebral fusion (PLIF). However, harvesting autologous bone graft is associated with donor site complications. We previously developed a hydroxyapatite/collagen (HAp/Col) composite as an osteoconductive artificial bone, cha...

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Main Authors: Toshitaka Yoshii, Motonori Hashimoto, Satoru Egawa, Takashi Hirai, Hiroyuki Inose, Atsushi Okawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02798-4