Translaminar screw fixation of the lumba
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D. Grob; M. Rubeli; H. J. G. Scheier; J. Dvorak
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Article
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1992
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Springer
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English
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Lower lumbar spinal fusion was carried out in 72 patients by a technique which involved screw fixation of the facet joints. Stability was achieved and mobilisation was allowed immediately. Radiographs after operation showed bony fusion in 94.5%. Pain was diminished and 76% of the patients would unde