Comparative Study of Transpedicular Fixation with and without Interbody Fusion Cage in Management of L4-L5 Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Abstract:Background: Lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis (LDS) is a clinically symptomatic degenerative slippage of a lumbar vertebra relative to the neighboring vertebra below. Objective: T h i s s t u d y a i m e d t o compare clinical and radiological outcomes following management of L4-L5 LDS with and without interbody fusion cage. Patients and methods: This prospective study included 40 patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis who were surgically treated by transpedicular screws with and without interbody fu… Show more
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