Interbody cages combined with pedicle screw system for spondylolisthesis

VernacularTitle:椎间融合器联合椎弓根螺钉系统治疗腰椎滑脱
Author: Haihang QIU ; Hongyu ZHANG ; Xuehai CAI ; Zhiping CHEN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Spondylolisthesis; Decompression,surgical; Pedicle screw system
From: Chinese Journal of Trauma 2011;27(5):431-433
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the clinical effect of interbody cages combined with pedicle screw system in treatment of spondylolisthesis. Methods Of 20 patients with spondylolisthesis, interbody cages combined with 10pedicle screw system was performed in 10 patients and spinal decompression combined with intervertebral bone grafting in another 10. Results All the patients were followed up for 8-12 months (average 10 months), which showed significant improvement in the syndrome. Of 10 patients treated with interbody cages combined with pedicle screw system, seven patients were evaluated excellent, two good and one fair. Of 10 patients treated with spinal decompression combined with intervertebral bone grafting, five patients were evaluated excellent, two good and three fair. Conclusion Interbody cages combined with pedicle screw system is an safe and effective surgery for spondylolisthesis.