Research Article

The Biological Effects of Combining Metals in a Posterior Spinal Implant: In Vivo Model Development Report of the First Two Cases

Figure 5

H&E stained slides: (a) from tissue overlying a SS rod with SS crosslink junction showing fibrosis, necrosis, and a metal particle, (b) from tissue overlying a SS rod with CC sublaminar wire, giant cells showing foreign body reaction.
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