Lumbar Fusion Results Related to Diagnosis

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Authors

Glenn R. Buttermann · Michigan Head and Spine Institute

Timothy A. Garvey

Allan F. Hunt

Ensor E. Transfeldt

David S. Bradford

Oheneba Boachie–Adjei

James W. Ogilvie

Abstract

The outcome of primary lumbar fusion surgery was decreased pain and increased function for the majority of patients in all five diagnostic categories. The amount of improvement varied by diagnostic group. Patients with developmental conditions showed greater improvement than patients with degenerative conditions.

Topics & Keywords

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 23, Issue 1, pp. 116-127

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199801010-00024

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