Lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis: factors associated with the decision to fuse

The indication to perform a fusion and decompression surgery as opposed to decompression alone for lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis (LDS) remains controversial. A variety of factors are considered when deciding on whether to fuse, including patient demographics, radiographic parameters, and symptom presentation. Likely surgeon preference has an important influence as well.

Source: The Spine Journal - November 25, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Nicole Schneider, Charles Fisher, Andrew Glennie, Jennifer Urquhart, John Street, Marcel Dvorak, Scott Paquette, Raphaele Charest-Morin, Tamir Ailon, Neil Manson, Ken Thomas, Parham Rasoulinejad, Raja Rampersaud, Chris Bailey Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research