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Multilevel Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease with Instability
Published on: July 25, 2025
[Application of Bioflex dynamic stabilization system in treating multi-segment lumbar degenerative disease]
Da-Wei Li1, Yuan-Zheng Ma, Ming Hu
1Department of Orthopaedics, the 309th Hospital of the PLA, Beijing 100091, China.
Summary
The Bioflex dynamic stabilization system offers a safe and effective treatment for multi-segment lumbar degenerative disease. This method significantly improves patient outcomes, reducing pain and disability with lasting results.
Area of Science:
- Spinal surgery
- Orthopedic biomechanics
- Degenerative spine disease
Context:
- Multi-segment lumbar degenerative disease presents complex treatment challenges.
- Traditional fusion methods can lead to adjacent segment degeneration.
- Dynamic stabilization offers an alternative to rigid fixation.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the clinical efficacy of the Bioflex dynamic stabilization system.
- To assess the impact of Bioflex on pain, function, and range of motion.
- To determine the fusion rates and safety profile of the Bioflex system in treating multi-segment lumbar degenerative disease.
Summary:
- A retrospective analysis of 13 patients with multi-segment lumbar degenerative disease treated with decompression and Bioflex dynamic stabilization.
- Significant improvements in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were observed postoperatively and at follow-up.
- The Bioflex system demonstrated a high interbody fusion rate (95%) with minimal adjacent segment issues.
Impact:
- The Bioflex system provides a safe and effective surgical option for multi-segment lumbar degenerative disease.
- This technique may help preserve adjacent segment motion while achieving spinal stability.
- Further research can explore long-term outcomes and comparisons with other stabilization methods.
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