Evaluation of glycerol-preserved bone allografts in cervical spine fusion: a prospective, randomized controlled trial

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R. Scott Graham · Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

Brian Samsell · Lifenet Health

Allison Proffer · Lifenet Health

Mark A. Moore · Lifenet Health

Rafael A. Vega · Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

Joel M. Stary · Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

Bruce E. Mathern

Abstract

Glycerol-preserved bone allografts exhibit fusion results and subsidence values similar to those of their freeze-dried counterparts, potentially more favorable biomechanical properties, and significantly shorter preparation times.

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Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation

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Published in: Journal of Neurosurgery Spine

Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 1-10

DOI: 10.3171/2014.9.spine131005

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Evaluation of glycerol-preserved bone allografts in cervical spine fusion: a prospective, randomized controlled trial

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