Lumbar spondylolisthesis. Surgical reduction and stabilization by Harrington's technique

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Spinal Surgery
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition characterized by vertebral slippage.
• Posterior surgical approaches are utilized for spinal stabilization.
• Harrington's technique offers a method for spinal deformity correction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of Harrington's technique for lumbar spondylolisthesis.
• To report long-term outcomes of posterior spinal stabilization.
• To analyze surgical outcomes in a series of patients.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective case series analysis.
• Review of surgical technique for posterior lumbar spondylolisthesis reduction and stabilization.
• Evaluation of case histories and outcomes over a 10-year period.

Main Results:

• Successful reduction and stabilization of lumbar spondylolisthesis was achieved.
• The posterior approach using Harrington's technique demonstrated positive outcomes.
• Eighteen cases were treated between 1968 and 1977.

Conclusions:

• Harrington's posterior technique is effective for lumbar spondylolisthesis.
• Long-term follow-up supports the use of this surgical method.
• The study provides evidence for the utility of posterior spinal stabilization.