Porous TiNi Implants in Surgery of Spine Degenerative Diseases
Abstract
Objective. To evaluate the efficacy of using porous TiNi implants for interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar spine degenerative diseases.
Material and Methods. A total of 570 patients with degenerative lumbar spine disease were operated on with porous TiNi implants. Surgical treatment included stabilization and decompression and stabilization operations through posterior and anterior approaches and endoscopic transabdominal operations. Results of surgical treatment were followed-up for the period of 3 to 24 months. The change of pain syndrome was evaluated using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index. The degree of interbody bone block formation was assessed based on X-ray and spiral CT data.
Results. Functional results of treatment were evaluated at 18-24 months after surgery as good and satisfactory in 94.1% of cases, and the formation of interbody bone-metal block was noted in 94.8% of cases.
Conclusion. Nikelid Titanium exhibits good osseointegration properties and can be used as osteoplastic material without additions of bone tissue, which simplifies operation, reduces its traumaticity, and provides good and satisfactory treatment results in 94.1% of cases.
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