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Fig. 2

From: Hydroxyapatite/collagen composite graft for posterior lumbar interbody fusion: a comparison with local bone graft

Fig. 2

Fusion status evaluated by computed tomography (CT) at 1 year postoperatively. Left lane: HAP/Col graft, Right lane: Local bone graft. A Non-fusion: no obvious bony bridging was observed. Clear radiolucent line between the graft and endplate or cyst formation was observed. B Incomplete fusion: bony bridging was partly observed, but not completed. The endplates were still visible. C Complete fusion: a continuous bony bridging was obviously observed

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X