Prospective evaluation of chronic pain associated with posterior autologous iliac crest bone graft harvest and its effect on postoperative outcome
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Autogenous Iliac Crest Bone Graft (ICBG) has been the "gold standard" for spinal fusion. However, bone graft harvest may lead to complications, such as chronic pain, numbness, and poor cosmesis. The long-term impact of thes...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-05-01
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| Series: | Health and Quality of Life Outcomes |
| Online Access: | http://www.hqlo.com/content/7/1/49 |