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European Spine Journal
Published in: European Spine Journal 3/2005

01-04-2005 | Review

Titanium mesh cages (TMC) in spine surgery

Authors: Dieter Grob, Sylvia Daehn, Anne F. Mannion

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 3/2005

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Abstract

The introduction of the titanium mesh cage (TMC) in spinal surgery has opened up a variety of applications that are realizable as a result of the versatility of the implant. Differing applications of TMCs in the whole spine are described in a series of 150 patients. Replacement and reinforcement of the anterior column represent the classic use of cylindrical TMCs. The TMC as a multisegmental concave support in kyphotic deformities and as a posterior interlaminar spacer or lamina replacement after wide laminectomy are additional applications. Implant subsidence, pseudarthrosis and implant loosening are the complications typically encountered with use of TMCs. The versatility of the implant permits its use in unusual surgical situations.
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Metadata
Title
Titanium mesh cages (TMC) in spine surgery
Authors
Dieter Grob
Sylvia Daehn
Anne F. Mannion
Publication date
01-04-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Spine Journal / Issue 3/2005
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-004-0748-7

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