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K2M Mesa versus Small Stature Systems in Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: A Noninferiority, Two Years Followup Trial

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Sassi M, Lavanga V, Spada A, Pascale V, Boria P and Pascale W

Objectives: To assess the no inferiority of K2M Mesa Small Stature versus K2M Mesa System for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DS). To assess pros and cons of K2M Mesa Small Stature System vs K2M Mesa System to treat degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. To assess evolutions of symptoms after surgery using a lower profile screws and rods system for lumbar arthrodesis generally adopted in pediatric patients. Methods: Seventy-one (71) patients were evaluated during a 24 months follow-up period. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) plus Economic and Functional PROLO grades and VAS scores were obtained using a webbased questionnaire. We investigated ODI plus Economic and Functional PROLO grades and VAS scores on a series of patients treated surgically for degenerative lumbar spondylolisth... view more»

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