Isthmic spondylolisthesis and interspinous process device. Hype, hope, or contraindication?

CONCLUSIONS: Given the pathologic anatomy and the biomechanics of LIS, IPD is ineffective in preventing further vertebral body slippage resulting in segmental kyphosis, because of the lack of connection between the posterior arch and the vertebral body due to the isthmic lesion. PMID: 30964157 [PubMed - in process]
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci Source Type: research