Kroeze, R.J. (author), Smit, T.H. (author), Vergroesen, P.P. (author), Bank, R.A. (author), Stoop, R. (author), van Rietbergen, B. (author), van Royen, B.J. (author), Helder, M.N. (author) PURPOSE: To assess the feasibility of a one-step surgical concept, employing adipose stem cells (ASCs) and a novel degradable radiolucent cage filler (poly-L-lactide-co-caprolactone; PLCL), within polyetheretherketone cages in a stand-alone caprine spinal fusion model. METHODS: A double-level fusion study was performed in 36 goats. Four cage...
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