ISSN:
1437-2320
Keywords:
Internal fixation
;
PLIF
;
spinal instability
;
spinal tumors
;
spondylolisthesis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Kluger's “Fixateur Interne” proved to be an excellent tool not only in spinal trauma for repositioning of impacted fractures and transpedicular stabilization of the dorsal column but also in other forms of thoracic or lumbar instability. After spinal tumor excision from a dorsal approach and vertebral replacement with methylmethacrylate additional stability through dorsal fixation was achieved with this device. Spondylodiscitis, symptomatic spondylolisthesis, spinal instability from degenerative disc disease as well as “nonunion” following previous surgery could be cured using Kluger's internal fixation. Rare complications, i.e. from broken screws or rods (5%) caused no problems, but some patients required a second operation for readjustment of malpositioned screws which were causing pain or neurological deficit.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00313035
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