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Degenerative spondylolisthesis: lumbar stenosis and instability
1Cattedra di Patologia dell'Apparato Locomotore dell'Università, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna.
La Chirurgia Degli Organi Di Movimento
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Surgery for degenerative spondylolisthesis yields good results when tailored to the patient
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Disorders
Background:
- Degenerative spondylolisthesis presents varied clinical pictures based on disease phase.
- Pathophysiological criteria are essential for classifying patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To categorize patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis based on pathophysiological criteria.
- To evaluate surgical outcomes for different patient groups.
Main Methods:
- 24 patients were divided into three groups based on spondylotic instability, lumbar stenosis with instability, or stabilized spondylolisthesis.
- Treatment varied: posterolateral fusion, laminectomy with facet removal and fusion, or laminectomy with facet removal.
- Long-term results were assessed for each group.
Main Results:
- Positive outcomes were observed in 100% of Group I (instability), 90% of Group II (stenosis/instability), and 83% of Group III (stabilized stenosis).
- No statistically significant differences in outcomes were found between groups due to small sample size.
Conclusions:
- Surgical treatment for degenerative spondylolisthesis should be individualized based on patient age, symptoms, and disease phase.
- Appropriate surgical techniques, matched to the clinical-radiographic presentation, lead to favorable long-term results.