A comparison study of interbody cage in lumbar degenerative disease / 中华外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare the advantages and disadvantages of TFC/BAK, Prospace and Brantigan I/F carbon cages and summarize their applications.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>One hundred and twelve cases of Brantigan I/F, 123 cases of TFC/BAK and 45 cases of Prospaces were used in the treatment of degenerated lumbar disorders. The clinical results and complications were observed and analyzed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All devices restored the height of intervertebral space and achieved immediate stability after insertion. One hundred and twelve cases of Brantigan I/F cages were solid fused, the clinical results were satisfactory. Three cases of TFC/BAK cages subsided into the vertebra and 2 cages retropulsed slightly during follow-up. There was no serious complications of nervous system, but the operation time and amount of bleeding in Brantigan I/F group increased.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Carbon fiber intervertebral cages are an effective method in treating degenerated lumbar disorders. To avoid complications, the indications and techniques must be selected carefully.</p>