Quick Facts:
Quick Facts About Allograft Bio-Implants Used in Spine Surgery
Bone is the most commonly transplanted tissue in the U.S. second only to blood.
Not all allograft bone used for spinal fusion has the same sterility level as medical devices it depends on the tissue bank.
Additional material required to fill a synthetic cage can raise the total cost of the implant by 50% or more.
While the patient's own bone is considered the "gold standard" for achieving fusion, often the pain and risk of a second surgical site outweighs the benefits.
New technological advances allow grafts to be stored at ambient temperature but in the same hydrated state as frozen grafts. The result is similar mechanical properties without the need for special storage facilities.
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