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- The study examines the use of posterior lumbar interbody fusion and pedicle screws for treating degenerative scoliosis, focusing on their effectiveness and clinical outcomes.
- During the study period of 1997-2002, 25 patients underwent surgery with various types of interbody cages, and their improving effects and complications were analyzed.
- Results showed a 59% correction rate of scoliosis and 88% pain relief, indicating that this method is a safe and effective treatment option for degenerative scoliosis.
Article Abstract
Objectives: To investigate the techniques of posterior lumbar interbody fusion and pedicle screws in the treatment of degenerative scoliosis and evaluate their clinical significance.
Methods: Twenty five patients with degenerative scoliosis were treated operatively during 1997 - 2002. Among the 25 patients, 13 patients were treated with Brantigan I/F carbon cages in 28 intervertebral spaces, 7 patients were treated with Prospace cages in 15 spaces, 1 patient was treated with CONTACT cages in 2 spaces. The correcting effects, complications and follow-up results were analyzed retrospectively.
Results: The average correction rate of scoliosis was 59% and the rate of pain relief was 88%. There was a case of pseudoarthritis and a case of embolism. During follow-up, correction rate and height of disc spaces were not lost nor shift of interbody cages.
Conclusion: Posterior pedicle screws combined with interbody fusion is a safe and effective treatment for degenerative scoliosis.
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