Spondylolysis after posterior decompression of the lumbar spine: 35 patients followed for 3-9 years

Authors

  • Kazuhiro Suzuki
  • Yoshihiro Ishida
  • Kazuo Ohmori

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679308994519

Abstract

Radiographs were examined in 35 patients who had had posterior decompression without fusion of the lumbar spine. Spondylolysis was found in 10 patients. Segmental range of motion, degree of vertebral slippage and width of decompression were analyzed by radiography. There was greater vertebral slippage after surgery in patients with postoperative spondylolysis than in those without spondylolysis. We conclude that excessive bony decompression may cause postoperative spondylolysis.

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Published

1993-01-01

How to Cite

Suzuki, K., Ishida, Y., & Ohmori, K. (1993). Spondylolysis after posterior decompression of the lumbar spine: 35 patients followed for 3-9 years. Acta Orthopaedica, 64(1), 17–21. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679308994519