Surgical Treatment of Bilateral Nondisplaced Isthmic Lysis by Interlaminar Fixation Device

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Journal J Craniovertebr Junction Spine

Date 2017 Oct 13

PMID 29021675

Authors

Keyvan Mostofi

Reza Karimi Khouzani

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Abstract

Study Design: Spondylolysis is a defect in the portion of pars interarticularis. The latter affects approximately 6% of the population. It is caused by repetitive trauma in hyperextension. Low back pain is the most common symptom.

Methods: We implanted interspinous process devices in 12 patients with isthmic lysis without spondylolisthesis for low back pain. The purpose of the surgery was to conduct a minimally invasive procedure.

Results: In eight cases, patients became asymptomatic. In two cases, there has been a considerable improvement. In two cases, no change had been noted.

Conclusion: This good result motivates us to consider this approach a part of therapeutic arsenal for some cases of spondylolysis.

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