Lumbar spine fusion and pedicle fixation with C-D screws for lumbar iatrogenic instability.
In this retrospective study, ten patients with lumbar iatrogenic instability are reported who were treated by pedicular fixation and bone grafting with an average follow-up of 18 months. Early results, which are mostly encouraging, show relief of symptoms, solid fusion of spine, and maintenance of lumbar curve with no major complications.
Nooraie
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
Taghipour
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Arasteh
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D000368:Aged; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods