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Foreign body reaction due to polyethylene’s wear after implantation of an interspinal segment

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Different interspinous implants are used as minimal invasive intervention in the management of degenerative disorders of the lumbar spine. We present a case with foreign body reaction due to polyethylene’s wear after a device for intervertebral assisted motion (DIAM) implantation. We conclude that the polyethylene interspinous devices can cause biological response, therefore; the surgeons and the companies should carefully watch their patients following application of such devices.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johanna-Etienne-Hospital, Am Hasenberg 46, 41462 , Neuss, Germany

    Joerg Jerosch

  2. El-Hadara Orthopaedic and Traumatology, University Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt

    Mohammed G. Moursi

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Jerosch, J., Moursi, M.G. Foreign body reaction due to polyethylene’s wear after implantation of an interspinal segment. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 128, 1–4 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-007-0354-3

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