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Single level total disc arthroplasty of the lumbar spine is safe for patients over 45
March 2013
Single level total disc arthroplasty of the lumbar spine is safe for patients over 45
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of age on clinical and radiographic outcomes and adverse events following 1-level lumbar arthroplasty after a minimum 2-year follow-up
J Neurosurg Spine. 2008 Feb;8(2)Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
276 patients who underwent single level total disc arthroplasty, using the Charite Artificial Disc in a previous randomized trial, were analyzed based on patient age. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of patient's age on the clinical and functional outcomes of total disc arthroplasty. The results 2 years postoperatively indicated that all clinical and functional outcomes were sim...
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