A new study of patients who received fusion surgery for spondylolisthesis in the lumbar spine 30 years ago shows the benefits of reduced back pain have lasted into adulthood, according to a Medical News report.
The research was done at the Sahlgrenska Academy and Sahlgrenska University Hospital and was recently presented at the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology annual meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The study followed adults who received spinal fusion in order to prevent worsening symptoms of spondylolisthesis without attempting to make a correction to the vertebrae's position. Study participants reported their pain levels as low. Researchers will continue to examine the patients' posture, gait and x-rays to assess treatment strategies for future patients.
Read the Medical News report on treatment for spondylolisthesis using fusion surgery.
Read other coverage on spinal fusion:
- Study: 85% of BMP Procedures Between 2002 and 2007 Used for Off-Label Applications
- Workers' Compensation Patients May Experience Less Improvement After Lumbar Fusion
- Medicare Advisory Committee to Meet Over Spine Fusion Technology Reimbursement
The research was done at the Sahlgrenska Academy and Sahlgrenska University Hospital and was recently presented at the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology annual meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The study followed adults who received spinal fusion in order to prevent worsening symptoms of spondylolisthesis without attempting to make a correction to the vertebrae's position. Study participants reported their pain levels as low. Researchers will continue to examine the patients' posture, gait and x-rays to assess treatment strategies for future patients.
Read the Medical News report on treatment for spondylolisthesis using fusion surgery.
Read other coverage on spinal fusion:
- Study: 85% of BMP Procedures Between 2002 and 2007 Used for Off-Label Applications
- Workers' Compensation Patients May Experience Less Improvement After Lumbar Fusion
- Medicare Advisory Committee to Meet Over Spine Fusion Technology Reimbursement