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Case report 589: Use of Ostamer in fusion of lumbar spine, postoperative appearance.

Authors :
Gonda, R L Jr
Osher, D L
Poretta, C
Clark, M D
Source :
Skeletal Radiology; Jan1990, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p62-64, 3p
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

In the late 1950s and early 1960s there was intense orthopedic interest in a plastic polyurethane foam (Ostamer) that could be used in the fixation of fractures, performance of arthrodesis, and in spinal fusions. It saw limited success at that time but eventually fell from favor. A patient presenting with a draining sinus in the buttock, back pain, and a history of lumbar spinal fusion with Ostamer was recently scanned in our department. The CT appearance of Ostamer and a brief review of the literature are reported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03642348
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Skeletal Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
124108354