Posterolateral intertransverse lumbar arthrodesis in the New Zealand white rabbit model: The illustration of an alternative surgical approach
Introduction: The New Zealand White (NZW) rabbit model is commonly used for the research of posterolateral intertransverse lumbar arthrodesis. The standard approach reported by many researchers are a muscle splitting approach through the intermuscular plane between multifidus and longissimus musc...
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The Faculty of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia
2012
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/28548/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/28548/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/28548/1/Vol11No2_Pg19-22.pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: The New Zealand White (NZW) rabbit model is commonly used for the research of
posterolateral intertransverse lumbar arthrodesis. The standard approach reported by many
researchers are a muscle splitting approach through the intermuscular plane between multifidus and
longissimus muscles. Methods: In this research the fusion bed was exposed by retracting the three groups
of paraspinal muscles (multifidus, longissimus and iliocostalis) medially. Results: This alternative method
showed good exposure of the transverse processes and intertransverse membrane with less bleeding from
the muscles observed. No death due to surgical complication was observed out of twenty-four rabbits
operated. Conclusion: An easy and safe method for performing posterolateral intertransverse lumbar
arthrodesis was demonstrated and recommended as an alternative approach for surgery on New Zealand
White rabbits. |
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