SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

This study looked at the safety and performance of two spinal implants (MLX and XLX ACR) used in back surgery. It followed 109 adults who had surgery for conditions like degenerative disc disease or scoliosis. Researchers tracked complications, pain levels, and whether the bones …

This study tested a specific spinal implant device used in fusion surgery for people with painful, worn-out discs in their lower back. It followed 25 patients for two years after surgery to see how safe the device was and if it successfully helped the bones fuse together. The mai…

This study tested the safety and performance of the Modulus ALIF system, a medical device used in spinal fusion surgery. Researchers followed 123 patients with degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or spinal stenosis who received the implant. They checked for complication…

This study compared two common spinal fusion surgeries (XLIF and TLIF) for adults with a slipped vertebra causing back and leg pain. Fifty-five patients who hadn't improved with other treatments were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. Researchers measured which surge…

This study tested whether a smartphone-based support program could prevent short-term pain after major spine surgery from turning into long-term chronic pain in teenagers. Researchers compared the app, called SurgeryPal, against standard education materials in 433 teens aged 12-1…

This study tested two different 4-week rehabilitation programs for older adults (ages 60-75) with a specific type of low back condition called spondylolisthesis. All participants did the same set of exercises, but one group also received standard physical therapy treatments, whil…

This study compared two different nerve-blocking techniques to see which one better manages pain after lower back surgery. It involved 111 adults undergoing spinal surgery. Researchers tested an ultrasound-guided caudal block against a quadratus lumborum plane block, measuring ho…