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Interlaminar stabilization vs posterolateral spinal fusion for low-grade spondylolisthesis
November 2013
Interlaminar stabilization vs posterolateral spinal fusion for low-grade spondylolisthesis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Can low-grade spondylolisthesis be effectively treated by either coflex interlaminar stabilization or laminectomy and posterior spinal fusion? Two-year clinical and radiographic results from the randomized, prospective, multicenter US investigational devi
J Neurosurg Spine. 2013 Aug;19(2):174-84Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
346 patients with low-grade spondylolisthesis were randomized to examine the comparative efficacy between two different operations with regard to spinal stabilization, preservation of mobility, improvement in disability, and pain reduction. The two operations compared were Coflex interlaminar stabilization and laminectomy with posterolateral spinal fusion. The results over a two year period indica...
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