Results of lumbosacral distraction spondylodesis for the treatment of spondylolisthesis, failed-back syndrome, and lumbar instability

Autor: Jergas M, Jürgen Krämer, R. H. Wittenberg, J. Möller, R. Willburger, L. P. Nolte
Rok vydání: 1992
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Zdroj: European Spine Journal. 1:117-124
ISSN: 1432-0932
0940-6719
DOI: 10.1007/bf00300938
Popis: Various methods of lumbosacral fusions for the treatment of degenerative spinal diseases are used clinically. Results vary greatly depending on indication, type of fusion, implants, and method of evaluation. In a retrospective clinical and radiological examination after an average follow-up time of 3.9 years this study reports on the outcome of lumbosacral distraction spondylodesis (LSDS) in a consecutive series of 147 patients being fused for the treatment of spondylolisthesis, failed-back syndrome, or lumbar instability. LSDS consists of a posterolateral fusion together with an autologous corticocancellous H-graft wedged under distraction between the spinous processes of L4 and S1. With 81.0% good and excellent results this noninstrumented fusion technique showed the best outcome in patients with spondylolisthesis, while in cases with a failed-back syndrome or lumbar instability only 62.3% excellent to satisfying outcomes were noted. The rate of pseudarthrosis was 13.6% in the whole patient group; no major complications such as nerve root damage, postoperative neurological deficits, or spinal stenosis were found.
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