The Wilhelm tell technique for anterior lumbar interbody fusion. Technical note

J Neurosurg. 2003 Mar;98(2 Suppl):222-5. doi: 10.3171/spi.2003.98.2.0222.

Abstract

Experience indicates that stand-alone cages may lack the necessary stability to secure highly unstable motion segments at the lumbosacral junction. The authors have designed a special carbon fiber composite interbody cage that allows additional screw placement in anterior lumbar interbody fusion procedures performed at the lumbosacral junction.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Bone Screws / adverse effects
  • Carbon
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Internal Fixators*
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Period
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation
  • Spinal Fusion / adverse effects
  • Spinal Fusion / methods*
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology

Substances

  • Carbon