Objective To summarize the basic research and the cl inical appl ication of biodegradable interbody fusion Cage. Methods Recent l iterature concerning biodegradable interbody fusion Cage at home and abroad was extensively reviewed, and current developments of the basic research and the cl inical appl ication of biodegradable interbody fusion Cage were investigated. Results Basic research showes that the stiffness of biodegradable interbody fusion Cage is lower than that of metall ic Cage, so it can enhance interbody fusion. As interbody fusion proceeded, biodegradable interbody fusion Cage degrades constantly, but the speed of degradation can not keep in parallel with that of fusion. In addition, the tissue response to degradation products is controversy. Cl inical appl ication showes that the biodegradable interbody fusion Cage can enhance interbody fusion and maintain disc space height. The short term results are good, however, the long term results need further observation. Conclusion Biodegradable interbody fusion Cage can effectively enhance interbody fusion.
Citation： ZHOU Chunguang,SONG Yueming,LIU Hao,LIU Limin,LI Tao,GONG Quan,ZENG Jiancheng,KONG Qingquan.. CURRENT DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH OF BIODEGRADABLE INTERBODY FUSION CAGE. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2010, 24(12): 1500-1505. doi: Copy