Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	121048
Country	China

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Utilization of autogenous iliac bone shaped into a low-profile form to repair bone defects following cervical infection: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Shuai Wang, Shi-Wei Ren, Zheng-Qi Chang and Chuan-Hai Li
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Corresponding Author	Zheng-Qi Chang, Chief Physician, Department of Orthopedics, the 960th Hospital of PLA, No. 25 Shifan Road, Tianqiao District, Jinan 250031, Shandong Province, China. 26766771@qq.com
Key Words	Cervical infection; Lesion debridement; Low-profile; Iliac autogenous bone; Operation; Bone defect; Case report
Core Tip	Repairing bone defects after debridement for cervical spine infection is challenging. The use of internal fixation is controversial, and suitable bone graft materials are scarce. As a promising option, we applied low-profile contoured autologous iliac bone grafts, and found that they could reduce the infection risk, minimize internal fixation, and achieve rapid osseous fusion and good adaptability with satisfactory clinical outcomes. This technique is practical and feasible for reconstructing bone defects post-debridement in cervical spine infection.
Citation	Wang S, Ren SW, Chang ZQ, Li CH. Utilization of autogenous iliac bone shaped into a low-profile form to repair bone defects following cervical infection: A case report. World J Orthop 2026; In press

Received	2026-03-16 02:29
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-16 02:32
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Return for Revision	2026-03-26 10:24
Revised	2026-04-07 11:39
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-04-09 12:38
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-21 02:51
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-21 08:53
Articles in Press	2026-04-21 08:53
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