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Elliot Alonso Alcántara-Arreola¹, Christopher René Torres-SanMiguel²

¹Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Unidad Zacatenco Edificio, 07738, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico.

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New spinal fusion spacers use advanced designs and materials like 3D-printed titanium to improve bone fusion and reduce implant failure. These innovations mimic natural bone structure for better biomechanical performance.

Area of Science:

Biomaterials Engineering
Spinal Surgery
Orthopedic Implants

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Spinal fusion surgery faces mechanical and biological challenges impacting interbody spacer design.
Current designs aim to minimize subsidence and stress shielding for improved patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and assess advancements in lumbar and cervical interbody spacer designs.
Focus on geometric configurations and material compositions for enhanced spinal fusion.

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Scoping review adhering to PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
Comprehensive analysis of scientific literature and issued patents.

Main Results:

Latest designs focus on biomechanical optimization through topology, porosity, and biomimetic architectures.

Keywords:

Biomechanics Endoprosthesis Scoping review Spinal fusion

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