The influence of L4–S1 Dynesys® dynamic stabilization versus fusion on lumbar motion and its relationship with lumbar degeneration: a retrospective study

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Dynesys® posterior dynamic stabilization (PDS) in the treatment of L4–S1 degenerative diseases and to assess the influence of postoperative motion on lumbar degeneration. Methods Included in this retrospective study were patien...

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Main Authors: Chengmin Zhang, Liyuan Wang, Tianyong Hou, Lei Luo, Chen Zhao, Yibo Gan, Qiang Zhou, Pei Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0597-9