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The Formation of Extragraft Bone Bridging after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion : A Finite Element Analysis

  • Kwon, Shin Won (Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Chi Heon (Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Chung, Chun Kee (Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Park, Tae Hyun (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Inje University) ;
  • Woo, Su Heon (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Inje University) ;
  • Lee, Sung-Jae (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Inje University) ;
  • Yang, Seung Heon (Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital)
  • Received : 2017.06.01
  • Accepted : 2017.07.20
  • Published : 2017.11.01
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Abstract

Objective : In addition to bone bridging inside a cage or graft (intragraft bone bridging, InGBB), extragraft bone bridging (ExGBB) is commonly observed after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with a stand-alone cage. However, solid bony fusion without the formation of ExGBB might be a desirable condition. We hypothesized that an insufficient contact area for InGBB might be a causative factor for ExGBB. The objective was to determine the minimal area of InGBB by finite element analysis. Methods : A validated 3-dimensional, nonlinear ligamentous cervical segment (C3-7) finite element model was used. This study simulated a single-level ACDF at C5-6 with a cylindroid interbody graft. The variables were the properties of the incorporated interbody graft (cancellous bone [Young's modulus of 100 or 300 MPa] to cortical bone [10000 MPa]) and the contact area between the vertebra and interbody graft (Graft-area, from 10 to $200mm^2$). Interspinous motion between the flexion and extension models of less than 2 mm was considered solid fusion. Results : The minimal Graft-areas for solid fusion were $190mm^2$, $140mm^2$, and $100mm^2$ with graft properties of 100, 300, and 10000 MPa, respectively. The minimal Graft-areas were generally unobtainable with only the formation of InGBB after the use of a commercial stand-alone cage. Conclusion : ExGBB may be formed to compensate for insufficient InGBB. Although various factors may be involved, solid fusion with less formation of ExGBB may be achieved with refinements in biomaterials, such as the use of osteoinductive cage materials; changes in cage design, such as increasing the area of polyetheretherketone or the inside cage area for bone grafts; or surgical techniques, such as the use of plate/screw systems.

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