Indication of Fusion for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis in Elderly Patients and Its Significance

1996140 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Kazunori Yone · Kagoshima University

Takashi Sakou · Kagoshima University

Y Kawauchi · Kagoshima University

Masao Yamaguchi · Kagoshima University

Mitsuhiro Yanase · Kagoshima University

Abstract

The definition of instability by Posner's method proved useful for selecting elderly patients with instability for fusion treatment. Fusion with instrumentation should be performed on elderly patients with instability after decompression.

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Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

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Published in: Spine

Volume 21, Issue 2, pp. 242-248

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199601150-00016

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Indication of Fusion for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis in Elderly Patients and Its Significance

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