To fuse or not to fuse: a survey among members of the German Spine Society (DWG) regarding lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis.

Patrick StrubeMichael PutzierJan SieweSven Oliver EickerMarc DreimannTimo Zippelius

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2018)

The present survey depicts the diversity of approaches to surgery for degenerative spondylolistheses in Germany. Considerable differences in treatment selection were observed in relation to the participants' educational level and specialty.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
spinal cord
coronary artery bypass
surgical site infection
replacement therapy