Controversies about Interspinous Process Devices in the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spine Diseases : Past, Present, and Future
Joint Authors
Gazzeri, Roberto
Alfieri, Alex
Galarza, Marcelo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A large number of interspinous process devices (IPD) have been recently introduced to the lumbar spine market as an alternative to conventional decompressive surgery in managing symptomatic lumbar spinal pathology, especially in the older population.
Despite the fact that they are composed of a wide range of different materials including titanium, polyetheretherketone, and elastomeric compounds, the aim of these devices is to unload spine, restoring foraminal height, and stabilize the spine by distracting the spinous processes.
Although the initial reports represented the IPD as a safe, effective, and minimally invasive surgical alternative for relief of neurological symptoms in patients with low back degenerative diseases, recent studies have demonstrated less impressive clinical results and higher rate of failure than initially reported.
The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview on interspinous implants, their mechanisms of action, safety, cost, and effectiveness in the treatment of lumbar stenosis and degenerative disc diseases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gazzeri, Roberto& Galarza, Marcelo& Alfieri, Alex. 2014. Controversies about Interspinous Process Devices in the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spine Diseases : Past, Present, and Future. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512814
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gazzeri, Roberto…[et al.]. Controversies about Interspinous Process Devices in the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spine Diseases : Past, Present, and Future. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512814
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gazzeri, Roberto& Galarza, Marcelo& Alfieri, Alex. Controversies about Interspinous Process Devices in the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spine Diseases : Past, Present, and Future. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512814
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512814