Abstract
Summary: In cases of lesions, fractures, or infections of the thoracic or thoracolumbar spine, stabilization of the anterior spinal column is essential to prevent late kyphosis. As compared with traditional struts of autologous or allograft fibula or iliac crest bone, the vascular pedicle rib graft has the advantages of being locally available, carrying its own blood supply, requiring minimal operating time for harvest and markedly decreased time to incorporation, and causing minimal donor site morbidity. The vascular pedicle rib graft has a significant advantage in beds compromised by infection, scarring, or postoperative infection and can be used in patients, regardless of their age or size, who require stabilization.
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