Frejka, V. Operative fixation of the spine. (ZbI. Chir. 1937, 5, 261-263)

Abstract

A. describes his own modification of the Olbi operation, applied by him in 41 cases. fixation of the spine, especially in its lumbosacral region. After the longitudinal splitting of the sharp processes along the midline, detachment of the periosteum and refreshing of the bone tissue, 5-7 plates are cut out from the anterior surface of the tibie, 10 cm long and 2-3 mm wide; at the same time, the spongy layer of the tibia condyles is scraped off with a sharp spoon

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