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Is a peek interbody cage visible on x-rays? i had a anterior cervical discectomy and fusion done from c3-t1 and on the x-rays i see no screws, etc.

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Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Yes: Thete should be 4 tantalummarker bb size balls defining the edges in jtheinnerspace.

Answered 10/15/2013

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Yes: The spacer is radiolucent but does have markers that allow visualization of the spacer on x-rays. The peek spacer does allow the surgeon to confirm the fusion has taken place over time.

Dr Bowen agreed

Answered 9/12/2013

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