Journal of Spine

Mark P Arts

Publications

• Research Article
  Unilateral Stand-Alone Cage for the Treatment of Foraminal Stenosis in Patients with Degenerative Scoliosis. A Case Series of 20 Patients
  Author(s): Mark P Arts and Jasper FC WolfsMark P Arts and Jasper FC Wolfs
  
  Object: Neuroforaminal stenosis has been documented frequently in patients with degenerative lumbar scoliosis. Pedicle screw fixation with posterior lumbar interbody fusion is usually performed although a debate has been started on the need for unilateral or bilateral screws, or interbody fusion only. Trabecular Metal is a porous tantalum biomaterial with good osteoconductive properties, which may be suitable for unilateral interbody fusion aiming at enlargement of neuroforamen. Methods: From July 2011 until January 2013, 20 consecutive patients with degenerative scoliosis-related foraminal stenosis were treated with unilateral stand-alone Trabecular Metal cages (Zimmer TM 500) without additional pedicle screw fixation. All patients presented with leg pain, with or without low back pain. Patients underwent CT and MRI to confirm neuroforamina.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000294

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