ISASS 2016: The use of an interlaminar stabilization device in spinal stenosis

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:N/A

Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Long Term Durability of ILS: A 5 Year Level 1 Study of Spinal Stenosis Disease Management

Contributing Authors: M Musacchio C Mauryssen R Davis H Bae S Leary

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Synopsis

322 patients with advanced degenerative spinal stenosis with up to grade I spondylolisthesis were randomized to undergo treatment with decompression and pedicle screw arthrodesis or with an interlaminar stabilization device. This 5-year follow-up study was conducted in order to determine if the stabilization device was able to yield greater efficacy and safety in comparison to the standard treatme...