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Autogenous conchal cartilage as a replacement after a diskectomy
J W Armstrong1, J M Heit, R C Edwards
1USAF Hospital Barksdale, David Grant USAF Medical Center, La.
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|March 1, 1992
Summary
This study introduces using autogenous conchal cartilage as a graft after diskectomy. This surgical technique offers several advantages, including biological compatibility and cost-effectiveness, with excellent reported outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Surgical techniques
- Orthopedic surgery
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Diskectomy can lead to complications requiring reconstructive procedures.
- Interpositional grafts are used to restore joint function and morphology.
- Autogenous cartilage offers a biocompatible grafting option.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a surgical procedure utilizing autogenous conchal cartilage as an interpositional graft after diskectomy.
- To highlight the advantages of this specific grafting technique.
Main Methods:
- A surgical procedure involving diskectomy followed by the placement of an interpositional graft.
- Harvesting of autogenous conchal cartilage from the external ear.
- Graft implantation at the diskectomy site.
Main Results:
- The procedure utilizes the natural shape of the external ear for joint morphology.
- Adequate graft size can be obtained from the conchal cartilage.
- The external ear's form remains unchanged post-surgery.
- Graft harvesting is conveniently located near the surgical site.
- Biologically acceptable material is used, avoiding allogeneic graft expenses.
- Excellent clinical results have been reported.
Conclusions:
- Autogenous conchal cartilage is a viable and advantageous interpositional graft material for diskectomy.
- This technique offers a cost-effective and biologically sound alternative to allogeneic grafts.
- The procedure demonstrates excellent outcomes and maintains the external ear's aesthetic form.
