Thoracic and lumbar fusions for degenerative disorders: rationale for selecting the appropriate fusion techniques.
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Abstract
This article defines the indications for spinal fusion surgery based on the current literature as well as a rationale for selecting the appropriate spinal fusion techniques for the more common degenerative lumbar and thoracic conditions.
Medical subject headings
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Spinal Diseases
- Spinal Fusion
- Thoracic Vertebrae
Anatomy
- thoracic spine
- lumbar spine