Seyed Mohammad Jalil Abrisham, MD; Saeed Kargar, MD; Mohammad Hossein Akhavan Karbassi, MD; Jalil Zare Mehrjardi, MD; Mohammad Reza Haji Esmaeili, MD; Atefeh Zare Mehrjardi
Abstract
Background: Mechanical articulated devices can replace the intervertebral disc in patients with chronic back degenerated pain. We would like to report our short-term experience with a disc prosthesis in a small group of L5-S1 disc degeneration.Methods: In a cohort study, 21 consecutive patients (17 males, ...
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Background: Mechanical articulated devices can replace the intervertebral disc in patients with chronic back degenerated pain. We would like to report our short-term experience with a disc prosthesis in a small group of L5-S1 disc degeneration.Methods: In a cohort study, 21 consecutive patients (17 males, 4 females) with degenerative L5-S1 disc disease with over 6 months history of disabling back symptoms non-responsive to conservative treatment were treated by disc prosthesis. The mean age was 36±5.7 years (22-48 years) at surgery and the average follow-up was 11 months (13-24 months). The cases were evaluated by visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, Oswestry disability index (ODI) for disability, and also for personal satisfaction at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months post surgery.Results: Early improvement with pain control and return to function were seen in all patients (p < /em>
