An early comparative analysis of the use of fibular allograft versus autologous iliac crest graft for interbody fusion after anterior cervical discectomy

During a 2-year period (1988-1989), 23 cases of anterior cervical discectomy were performed wity cadaveric fibular allograft instead of autologous iliac crest graft. The mean age of the patients was 35 years. There were 10 men and 13 women. In most cases, a one-level fusion was performed at the C5-6 level. The Smith-Robinson technique was used for disectomy and fusion, for both one- and two-level fusions. Evidence of radiographic fusion was achieved in 92% of the cases