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. 2021 Aug;30(8):2200-2208.
doi: 10.1007/s00586-018-5547-7. Epub 2018 Mar 23.

Percutaneous cement discoplasty for the treatment of advanced degenerative disk disease in elderly patients

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Percutaneous cement discoplasty for the treatment of advanced degenerative disk disease in elderly patients

Carlos Sola et al. Eur Spine J. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Purpose: The authors describe a percutaneous technique to treat advanced degenerative disk disease in elderly patients.

Method: A step-by-step technical description based on our experience in selected cases.

Result: Postoperative imaging results are presented as well as indications and recommendations.

Conclusion: Percutaneous discoplasty can result as an alternative minimal invasive strategy for the treatment of advanced degenerative disk disease.

Keywords: Cement bone spacer; Minimally invasive technique; Percutaneous discoplasty.

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