Use of autologous bone graft in anterior cervical decompression: morbidity & quality of life analysis
Open Access
- 16 December 2009
- journal article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Vol. 10 (1), 158-7
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-10-158
Abstract
Autologous iliac crest graft has long been the gold standard graft material used in cervical fusion. However its harvest has significant associated morbidity, including protracted postoperative pain scores at the harvest site. Thus its continued practice warrants scrutiny, particularly now that alternatives are available. Our aims were to assess incidence and nature of complications associated with iliac crest harvest when performed in the setting of Anterior Cervical Decompression (ACD). Also, to perform a comparative analysis of patient satisfaction and quality of life scores after ACD surgeries, when performed with and without iliac graft harvest.This publication has 23 references indexed in Scilit:
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