Synthes CONDUIT™ Interbody Platform

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Synthes CONDUIT™ Interbody Platform is a 3D printed cellular titanium implant that feature 80% porous macro-, micro- and nanostructures, are designed to mimic cortical and cancellous bone, and facilitate fusion. The problem with this and other metal cages are that they can obscure postoperative assessment with x-rays because of all the metal in the disc space. There are various radiolucent cages now (carbon fiber or plastic) which allow postoperative visualization of the bone graft healing

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