Adjacent segment degeneration and adjacent segment disease: the consequences of spinal fusion?
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2004
Abstract
Given the number of spinal fusions performed annually, concerns have mounted over the potential for adjacent segment degeneration (radiographic changes of degeneration at levels adjacent to a spinal fusion) and adjacent segment disease (development of new symptoms correlating with adjacent segment degeneration). This article reviews documented evidence on adjacent segment degeneration and disease as it relates to cervical and lumbar arthrodesis. There appears to be an incidence of adjacent segment degeneration and disease after arthrodesis that may be related to natural degeneration or the adjacent fusion. It remains to be seen whether restoration of motion with disc arthroplasty will alter the rate of adjacent segment degeneration or disease.
Volume
4
Issue
6 Suppl
First Page
190
Last Page
190
ISSN
1529-9430
Published In/Presented At
Hilibrand, A. S., & Robbins, M. (2004). Adjacent segment degeneration and adjacent segment disease: the consequences of spinal fusion?. The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society, 4(6 Suppl), 190S–194S. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2004.07.007
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
15541666
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article