Metaphase result of extensive fusion in treatment of spondylolisthesis combined with intervertebral disc degeneration of adjacent joints / 中国矫形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

[Objective]To investigate the metaphase result of extensive fusion in treatment of spondylolisthesis combined with intervertebral disc degeneration of adjacent joints.[Methods]Seventy-nine cases of lumbar spondylolisthesis combined with intervertebral disc degeneration of adjacent joints were treated with extensive fusion and internal fixation from September 2002 to September 2007.JOA and VAS scores were assessed and compared pre-and post-operatively.X-ray and CT were performed to observe the stabilization of fusion joints,and satisfaction rate from patients was investigated.[Results]All patients were followed up for 2 to 6.5 years(mean,4.6 years).Post-operative JOA scores increased(P