Lumbar Total Disc Replacement: Current Usage.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2021
Abstract
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide in industrialized nations. The pathology underlying chronic low back pain is associated with numerous factors. Lumbar degenerative disc disease is a potential major source of low back pain. There are numerous treatment modalities and options. Nonsurgical treatment options exist in the form of pain management through a combination of anti-inflammatory medications and steroid injections, physical therapy and lifestyle modifications. This article reviews the history and current trends in use for lumbar toral disc arthroplasty for degenerative disc disease treatment. Furthermore, indications, contraindications, and complications management are discussed.
Volume
32
Issue
4
First Page
511
Last Page
519
ISSN
1558-1349
Published In/Presented At
Franco, D., Largoza, G., Montenegro, T. S., Gonzalez, G. A., Hines, K., & Harrop, J. (2021). Lumbar Total Disc Replacement: Current Usage. Neurosurgery clinics of North America, 32(4), 511–519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nec.2021.05.010
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
34538477
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article