A Short History of Posterior Dynamic Stabilization

Interspinous spacers were developed to treat local deformities such as degenerative spondylolisthesis. To treat patients with chronic instability, posterior pedicle fixation and rod-based dynamic stabilization systems were developed as alternatives to fusion surgeries. Dynamic stabilization is the f...

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Main Authors: Cengiz Gomleksiz, Mehdi Sasani, Tunc Oktenoglu, Ali Fahir Ozer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Advances in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/629698