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Dynamic stabilization in the surgical management of painful lumbar spinal disorders
1Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA. rpnockels@mac.com
Study Design:
A literature review.
Objective:
To evaluate the mechanisms of action and effectiveness of posterior dynamic stabilization devices in the management of painful spinal disorders.
Summary Of Background Data:
Dynamic stabilization may provide pain relief by altering the transmission of abnormal loads across the degenerated disc space.
Methods:
A Medline search was conducted.
Results:
Articles supporting abnormal load transmission across the disc space and clinical reviews of currently available posterior dynamic systems were included.
Conclusions:
Posterior dynamic stabilization systems may provide benefit comparable to fusion techniques, but without the elimination of movement. Further study is required to determine optimal design and clinical indications.
