Spine
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Systematic review of randomized and nonrandomized comparative studies. ⋯ N/A.
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A literature review. ⋯ 4.
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Biomechanical study and review of literature on expandable lumbar interbody fusion constructs. ⋯ N/A.
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Multicenter Study
Medialized, Muscle-Splitting Approach for Posterior Spinal Procedures: Techniques and Multicenter Perioperative Results.
Retrospective, multicenter study of perioperative results OBJECTIVE.: The purpose of this study was to describe the surgical technique for medialized posterior lumbar fusion as well as present preliminary complication and treatment results from a multicenter retrospective study. ⋯ 4.
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Biologics in the appropriate biomechanical environment provide viable bone graft substitutes for repair of injured bone while promoting bone formation and osseointegration. Surgeons must recall the basics of bone structure, the principles of Wolff's law, and the components and steps of new bone formation to optimize the fusion environment and to maximize patient outcomes.