Role of Dynesys as Pedicle-Based Nonfusion Stabilization for Degenerative Disc Disorders

Posterior nonfusion pedicle-screw-based stabilization remains a controversial area of spine surgery. To date, the Dynesys system remains the most widely implanted posterior nonfusion pedicle screw system. We review the history of Dynesys and discuss clinical outcome studies and biomechanical evaluat...

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Main Authors: Neel Anand, Eli M. Baron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Advances in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/218385