Single-center, consecutive series study of the use of a novel platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) and beta-tricalcium phosphate in posterolateral lumbar fusion.

Tucker C CallananAntonio T BrecevichCraig D Steiner Fred Xavier Justin A Iorio Celeste Abjornson Frank P Cammisa

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2018)

This is the first report to analyze the combination of PRFM with β-TCP and BMA for PLF procedures. Our results indicate a rate of fusion similar to those reported using iliac crest bone graft (ICBG), while avoiding donor site morbidity related to ICBG harvesting such as hematoma, pain, and infection. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
bone regeneration
minimally invasive
neuropathic pain
bone mineral density
spinal cord injury
energy transfer