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Hindi Editorial, J Spine Neurosurg Vol: 1 Issue: 2
Current Alternatives for Treatment of Degenerative Spinal Disc Disease
| Bilgehan Solmaz1, Ahmet Levent Aydin2, Cengiz Gomleksiz3, Yaprak Ataker4, Tunc Oktenoglu5, Mehdi Sasani5 and Ali Fahir Ozer6* | |
| 1Neurosurgery Department, Medistate Hospital, Turkey | |
| 2 Neurosurgery Department, Istanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training Hospital, Turkey | |
| 3Neurosurgery Department, Erzincan University, School of Medicine Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital, Turkey | |
| 4Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, American Hospital, Turkey | |
| 5Neurosurgery Department, American Hospital, Turkey | |
| 6Neurosurgery Department, Koc University School of Medicine, Turkey | |
| Corresponding author : A. Fahir Ozer, MD Department of Neurosurgery, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey Tel: 90 (212) 338-140; Fax: 90 (212) 338-1559 E-mail: alifahirozer@gmail.com |
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| Received: September 18, 2012 Accepted: September 19, 2012 Published: September 22, 2012 | |
| Citation: Solmaz B, Aydin AL, Gomleksiz C, Ataker Y, Oktenoglu T, et al. (2012) Current Alternatives for Treatment of Degenerative Spinal Disc Disease. J Spine Neurosurg 1:2. doi:10.4172/2325-9701.1000e104 |
Abstract
Current Alternatives for Treatment of Degenerative Spinal Disc Disease
The improvements in non fusion techniques for the treatment of degenerative spinal discs disease and the other related conditions commenced a new era of spine surgery. This new techniques are different from conventional fusion methods. Fusion methods for treating degenerative segmental disc disease which knowingly impair normal motion by disrupting articular surfaces and locking two or more spinal vertebrae segments as a single unit. Non fusion methods aim to provide stabilization while maintaining the mobility and function of the spine. Many instruments were developed to provide stabilization without fusion. Among them, the application of pedicle screw-based systems is more familiar to spine surgeons.
