Low-frequency electromagnetic fields combined with tissue engineering techniques accelerate intervertebral fusion

Abstract Background Intervertebral fusion is the most common surgery to treat lumbar degenerative disease (LDD). And the graft material used in the operation is derived from the iliac crest to promote fusion. However, autografts possess the fatal disadvantage of lack of source. Therefore, economical...

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Main Authors: Weigang Li, Chunwei Huang, Tian Ma, Jiachen Wang, Wenbin Liu, Jiyuan Yan, Gaohong Sheng, Ruizhuo Zhang, Hua Wu, Chaoxu Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-021-02207-x