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i-FACTOR bone graft material demonstrates equal or greater efficacy vs. autograft for PLIF

In a 2-year study examining the use of i-FACTOR bone graft material in posterior lumbar interbody fusion, researchers found the alternative material had equal or greater efficacy at 6 and 12 months ...
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Lumbosacral Joint (L5-S1): Anatomy and Pain Symptoms

The lumbosacral joint, also called L5-S1, is a term used to describe a part of the spine. L5-S1 is the exact spot where the lumbar spine ends and the sacral spine begins. The lumbosacral joint ...
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Long-term bisphosphonate use had minimal effect on bone fusion in PLIF at 2-year follow-up

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN FRANCISCO — Typical bone union rates after posterior lumbar interbody fusion may be expected in women who ...
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Surgery versus Conservative Care for Persistent Sciatica Lasting 4 to 12 Months

The treatment of chronic sciatica caused by herniation of a lumbar disk has not been well studied in comparison with acute disk herniation. Data are needed on whether diskectomy or a conservative ...