Comparison of standard fusion with a "topping off" system in lumbar spine surgery: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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Comparison of standard fusion with a "topping off" system in lumbar spine surgery: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND Fusion of lumbar spine segments is a well-established therapy for many pathologies. The procedure changes the biomechanics of the spine. Initial clinical benefits may be outweighed by ensuing damage to the adjacent segments. Various surgical devices and techniques have been developed to prevent this deterioration. "Topping off" systems combine rigid fusion with a flexible pedicle scr...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-12-239