Articles: low-back-pain.
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A age- and sex-matched case-control radiographic study. ⋯ There are 2 independent predictors of DS, decreased anterior disc height and increased lumbar index. The iliolumbar ligament also contributes to the stability of lumbosacral junction, especially in L5 on S1 DS.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jun 2009
Case ReportsRetrieval analysis of a ProDisc-L total disc replacement.
We retrieved a functioning ProDisc-L total disc replacement and associated tissues at 16 months of service life. ⋯ A larger series of implant retrievals will be needed to investigate possible wear and the biologic response to increased particle generation.
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To evaluate the fusion achieved by posterior lumbar interbody fusion--PLIF [B-TWIN, Disc-O-Tech) stand-alone in terms of intervertebral fusion on the basis of radiograph imaging. ⋯ A fusion rate of 93% was achieved. The findings suggested a tendency for better results in the female group and better results in the spinal stenosis group compared with the spondylolisthesis group and the degenerative disc disease group. There is a need for further investigation in order to establish our findings.
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Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) has gained popularity for the treatment of degenerative disease of the lumbar spine. In this report, we present our experience with the ALIF procedure for treatment of failed back surgery syndrome following lumbar discectomy in a noncontrolled retrospective cohort. ⋯ On the basis of our results, we found ALIF to be a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of failed back surgery syndrome.