Circumferential fusion [Neurosurgery Wiki]

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====== Circumferential fusion ======

Circumferential [[fusion]] is basically a bi-directional (anterior and posterior) approach, with circumferential [[arthrodesis]]. This technique is best used to provide solid internal stability together with bony fusion
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((Mc Afee PC, Bohlman HH: One stage anterior cervical
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arthrodesis: A study of twenty-four patients who had a
traumatic or neoplastic lesion. J Bone Joint Surg (Am) 1989; 71 A:  78-88)).

===== Circumferential lumbar spinal fusion =====
[[Circumferential lumbar spinal fusion]]