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Anterior Lumbar Fusion OrthoFracs

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Description: Aims
Aim to achieve solid union btw vertebral bodies by removal of disc & bone graft to disc space.
Chosen over posterior fusion for higher fusion rate but does not allow decompression or reduction of spondylolisthesis.

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Added: Sun Sep 27 2009