Principles of Lumbar Spine Stabilization.
10.4184/jkss.2001.8.3.286
- Author:
Jong Beom PARK
1
;
Ki Sang KANG
;
Han CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uijongbu St.Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea School of Medicin, Korea. spinepjb@cmc.cuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Stabilization;
Degenerative lumbar disc diseases
- MeSH:
Decompression;
Internal Fixators;
Spine*
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2001;8(3):286-291
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
STUDY DESIGN: Review of the literatures. OBJECTIVES: To provide the principles of fusion and internal fixation for the degenerative lumbar disc diseases. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: Lumbar spine stabilization can be achieved with fusion that eliminates the motion of the lumbar motion segment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fusion only or fusion with internal fixation, anterior or posterior approach, additional use of interbody fusion and cages as well as decompression have been used for the treatment of degenerative lumbar disc diseases. RESULTS: Various radiological and clinical results, fusion rates and complications have been reported on each fusion techniques and internal fixation devices in the literatures. CONCLUSIONS: Stabilization is considerd to be useful therapeutic option for degenerative lumbar disc diseases but not absolute one. Therefore, careful consideration should be required for its applications of degenerative lumbar disc diseases.
