Pedicle Length and Degree of Slip in Lumbosacral Isthmic Spondylolisthesis

ConclusionsThe pedicle anatomy was found to be altered in patients with L5S1 spondylolytic spondylolisthesis. These anatomical changes have implications for surgeons performing fusion operations in terms of length of screw, landmarks used and entry approach.

Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - June 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Phoebe G Matthews, Kevin Phan, Prashanth J Rao, Jonathan R Ball Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research