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Outcomes after cervical vertebral interbody fusion using an interbody fusion device and polyaxial pedicle screw and rod construct in 10 horses (2015-2019).

Lynn M PezzaniteJeremiah T EasleyRosemary BaylessEllison AldrichBrad B NelsonHoward B SeimYvette S Nout-Lomas
Published in: Equine veterinary journal (2021)
This technique resulted in ≥1 grade gait improvement in 6/10 cases operated and 6/8 cases for which ≥1-year follow-up was available, similar to other methods. Fatal complications related to implant placement did not occur. This technique may represent a safer alternative to current techniques of ventral interbody fusion with similar outcomes.
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