Korean Journal of Neurotrauma  2017;13(1):50-53

doi:10.13004/kjnt.2017.13.1.50

Severe Retrolisthesis at the Adjacent Segment after Lumbar Fusion Combined with Dynamic Stabilization.

Min Chan KIM 1 ; Hui Sun WANG ; Chang Il JU ; Seok Won KIM

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Keywords

Lumbar vertebrae; Spinal diseases; Spinal fusion

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Lumbar fusion using the pedicle screw system is a popular operative procedure, with favorable clinical results and high fusion rates. However, the risk of adjacent segment disease after lumbar fusion is problematic. We report a complicated case of severe retrolisthesis at L3-4 level following dynamic interspinous process stabilization at L2-3 level and a fusion at L4-5 level. The radiological and clinical findings of this complication are discussed, and a review of the literature is presented.