Translaminar screw fixation of the lumbar spine
β Scribed by D. Grob; M. Rubeli; H. J. G. Scheier; J. Dvorak
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1992
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 832 KB
- Volume
- 16
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0341-2695
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β¦ Synopsis
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 undergo the same treatment again. There were no neurological complications. The technique is useful and safe for the fusion of short segments of the lumbar spine.
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