Spine Fusion Rates are Increasing – Structural Allografts, Interbody Fusions, and Cervical Plates

  
 
 
Researchers report increase in spine fusions, structural allografts (OrthoSuperSite)
Between 1999 and 2008, orthopedic spine surgery rates increased, with more surgeons performing fusions and using structural allografts, interbody devices or anterior cervical plates, according to Boston researchers.
The researchers aimed to determine the change in rates and types of procedures performed for cervical spine surgery by geographic region. The study highlights the need for better scientific research into the best techniques for and the outcomes of cervical spine surgery, Kevin J. M...