Journal of Spine

Bawarjan Schatlo

Publications

• Research Article
  Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using LOOP^® PEEK Cage Implants: Safety, Feasibility, Radiographic and Clinical Outcome
  Author(s): Jehuda Soleman, Katharina Schär, Carl Muroi, Bawarjan Schatlo, Luca Remonda, Javier Fandino and Ali-Reza FathiJehuda Soleman, Katharina Schär, Carl Muroi, Bawarjan Schatlo, Luca Remonda, Javier Fandino and Ali-Reza Fathi
  
  Objective: A variety of newly designed grafts for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) have been introduced for clinical application. Biomechanical properties of the LOOP® PEEK cage (Medtronic GmbH, Meerbusch, Germany) have been shown in cadaver laboratory investigations, but not in clinical studies so far. In this study we analyze the safety, clinical and radiological outcome of the LOOP® PEEK cage implant in a clinical setting. Methods: Forty one consecutive patients undergoing fluoroscopic-guided posterior pedicle screw fixation combined with TLIF using the LOOP® PEEK cage for degenerative spine diseases between January 2010 and December 2011 were included. Time intervals for follow-up, clinical and radiological outcome data collection were at 1, 3 and 12 months. Visual analog pain scales (VAS), neurological exam, pat.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000261

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