1. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of a 43-year-old man status post anterior lumbar interbody fusion with cage and plate construct. Although this particular threaded, lumbar-tapered interbody cage can be used quite successfully (>95% fusion rate) as a stand-alone device, when the vascular anatomy permits and cage fixation is suboptimal, a plate can be added to further secure the construct. Excellent relief of symptoms was obtained.
Source: Chapter 4. Disorders, Diseases, and Injuries of the Spine, Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Orthopedics, 5e
Citation: Skinner HB, McMahon PJ. Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Orthopedics, 5e; 2014 Available at: Accessed: November 13, 2017
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