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Published on: March 26, 2015
Laminated multi-segment rib graft in anterior column reconstruction
A S Kamat1, B J Freeman, C M J Cain
1Spinal Unit, Dept of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia. anantkamat@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Rib harvested during thoracotomy can be effectively used for anterior column reconstruction. An innovative technique is described to convert multiple individual rib segments into a robust single anterior column reconstruction graft using cortical screws.

