Decompression without Fusion for Low-Grade Degenerative Spondylolisthesis.

CONCLUSIONS: Decompression-only for low-grade degenerative spondylolisthesis has good long-term results despite instability. Further higher-level studies should be performed on this patient group with radiological instability to suggest the superior surgical option. PMID: 26949462 [PubMed]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26949462?dopt=Abstract

Source: Asian Spine Journal - March 8, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Asian Spine J Source Type: research