TREATMENT IN SEPTIC AND ASEPTIC BONE DEFE CTS IN THE SPINE

Today it is possible to cure septic or non-septic defects of the spine with the help of diverse, specially designed implants for spinal surg ery. The replacement of bone defects is realized by autologous bone gr afts from the iliac crest, rips or fibula pieces. Tumorous defects are preferably filled with bone cement and plates. A prerequesite for suc h operations is exact knowledge and operative experience with suitable approaches to the different levels of the spine.