Abstract
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of posterior lumbar interbody fusion on degenerative lumbar disease.Methods The clinical data of 96 patients with degenerative lumbar disease who were treated in our hospital from August 2003 to February 2009 were analyzed retrospectively.All patients were treated by posterior lumbar interbody fusion(PLIF).The JOA score,VAS score and imaging evaluation of treatment were evaluated.Results All of the patients were followed-up for 12-35 months (average of 18.5 months),the preoperative JOA score was(6.55 ± 1.35),and JOA score was(12.65 ± 2.43) after 3 months,the JOA score at last follow-up was(13.33 ± 1.80) ; the preoperative VAS score was(7.80 ± 1.62),and VAS score was (2.64 ± 1.42) after 3 months,the VAS score at last follow-up was (1.09 ± 0.27).All patients had perfect interbody fusion by imaging examination after half a year,except for one patient with pedicle fracture caused by an accident,the remaining patients had no loosening or fracture.One case was complicated with incision infection,and cured by antibiotics.Two cases had cerebrospinal fluid leakage,and they were cured after improved nutrition and drainage.Conclusions PLIF is effiective and reliable in the treatment of degenerative lumbar disease. Key words: Degenerative lumbar disease; Posterior lumbar interbody fusion; Fixation; Fusion
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