Erschienen in:
01.10.2013 | Clinical Faceoff
Surgery for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: Open Versus Minimally Invasive Surgery
verfasst von:
Charles A. Reitman, MD
Erschienen in:
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®
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Ausgabe 10/2013
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Excerpt
Degenerative spondylolisthesis with stenosis is common. Surgery for it, when indicated, has traditionally been performed as a posterior decompression and fusion with instrumentation, and relief of symptoms generally results. More recently, some spine surgeons have advocated for less-invasive approaches to the treatment of this condition. This has theoretical advantages, and it is very marketable and popular with the lay population. While the outcomes appear to be good with either technique, as new technology is introduced, it is important to compare the advantages, safety, and expenses of the new approaches to the more established techniques. …