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Twelve patients (12\/87) were supplemented with posterior percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for additional stability for pars defect spondylolisthesis correction. Radiological follow-up with fine-cut computed tomography (CT) scan occurred at 4\u20136 months, and again at 18\u201324 months if no fusion observed on initial CT, was performed to evaluate early and final fusion rates, and integration of the Ti\/PEEK cage at the end-plate junction. Clinical follow-up included the subjective measures of pain and functional status and objective wearable device monitoring.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The fusion rate was 85% (97\/105 implants) 6 months postoperatively, with no implant-related complications, and 95% at 24 months, based on independent radiological assessment. Patients experienced statistically significant improvement in subjective pain and functional outcomes compared to preoperative status. The objective measures revealed a daily step count with a 27% improvement, and gait velocity with a mean increase from 0.97 m\/s to 1.18 m\/s, at 3 months postoperatively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A Ti\/PEEK cage, with allograft and bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2), achieved rapid interbody progression to fusion and is an effective implant for use in anterior lumbar surgery with high early fusion rates and no peri-endplate lucency. 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