Journal of Spine

Ritter Lang K

Publications

• Research Article
  Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Using a Novel, Compressible Core Prosthesis: 24-Month Results
  Author(s): Ritter Lang K, Dreßler N, Schätz C and Gössel LRitter Lang K, Dreßler N, Schätz C and Gössel L
  
  Background: Low back pain is one of the most prevalent problems in industrialized countries and often results in decline in the quality of life of the affected individuals. There are a number of contributors to low back pain, one of which is Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) of the spine. Although fusion has been well accepted for the treatment of DDD, high rates of complications and stress to adjacent segments remain a concern. Iumbar Total Disc Replacement (lTDR) is one technology that has become popular as an alternative to fusion. Artificial disc replacements were developed with a goal of preserving motion and avoiding various fusion-related complications. Methods: This is a multi-center, single arm, prospective post-market registry of the M6®-L, a compressible core TDR, consisting of consecutive patients presenting with lumbar DDD who.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000147

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