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[Lumbar interbody fusion with threaded titanium cages. Results on 222 cases]
1Service de Neurochirurgie, LSUMC, New Orleans, USA.
Neuro-Chirurgie
|April 3, 2001
Summary
Threaded titanium cages offer a safe and effective treatment for degenerative disc disease, achieving high fusion rates and good patient outcomes. This lumbar fusion method shows promising results with manageable complications.
Area of Science:
- Spine Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomaterials in Medicine
Background:
- Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common cause of chronic low back pain.
- Lumbar interbody fusion aims to stabilize the spine and alleviate pain.
- Threaded titanium cages represent a surgical option for spinal fusion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of lumbar interbody fusion using threaded titanium cages.
- To assess fusion rates and clinical outcomes in patients with DDD.
- To analyze complications associated with this surgical technique.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 222 patients undergoing lumbar interbody fusion.
- Treatment involved screwed titanium cages and autogenous bone.
- Follow-up included assessment of fusion rates and clinical outcomes.
Main Results:
- Good to excellent results were achieved in 80% of patients.
- Fusion rates reached 91% at one year and 96% at two years.
- Complications included dural tears (10 patients) and transient neurological deficits (9 patients).
Conclusions:
- Lumbar interbody fusion with threaded titanium cages is an effective treatment for DDD.
- The procedure demonstrates an acceptable complication rate.
- Long-term follow-up is recommended to further validate this technique.