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- Paul J Slosar.
- SpineCare Medical Group, San Francisco Spine Institute, Daly City, California 94015, USA. pslosar@spinecare.com
- Spine. 2002 Nov 15; 27 (22): 255525632555-62; discussion 2563.
Study DesignPeer-reviewed literature was reviewed and summarized.ObjectiveTo synthesize the indications and published outcomes of reconstructive lumbar spine surgery for the treatment of chronic pain of spinal origin.MethodsA literature review was conducted.ResultsThe most common indication for reconstructive lumbar surgery is pain that is refractory to nonsurgical treatment. Lumbar fusion has been shown to improve symptoms in carefully selected patients with incapacitating pain.ConclusionsA successful arthrodesis is the fundamental surgical goal for patients with chronic pain of spinal origin. However, a successful fusion does not always correlate with a successful clinical result.
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