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ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Two-Stage Lumbar Dynamic Stabilization Surgery: A Comprehensive Analysis of Screw Loosening Rates and Functional Outcomes Compared to Single-Stage Approach in Osteopenic and Osteoporotic Patients.

Mehdi Hekimoglu, Mehmet Yigit Akgun, Hidir Ozer, Ahmet Tulgar Basak, Ege Anil Ucar, Tunc Oktenoglu, Ozkan Ates, Ali Fahir Ozer

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Mehdi HekimogluDepartment of Neurosurgery, American Hospital, Istanbul 34365, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-1182-2216
Mehmet Yigit AkgunDepartment of Neurosurgery, Koc University Hospital, Istanbul 34010, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-1342-7663
Hidir OzerDepartment of Neurosurgery, Ordu University, Ordu 52200, Turkey.
Ahmet Tulgar BasakDepartment of Neurosurgery, American Hospital, Istanbul 34365, Turkey.
Ege Anil UcarDepartment of Neurosurgery, Koc University Hospital, Istanbul 34010, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-3672-7343
Tunc OktenogluDepartment of Neurosurgery, American Hospital, Istanbul 34365, Turkey.
Ozkan AtesDepartment of Neurosurgery, Koc University Hospital, Istanbul 34010, Turkey.
Ali Fahir OzerDepartment of Neurosurgery, Koc University Hospital, Istanbul 34010, Turkey.

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Abstract

backgroundDynamic lumbar stabilization aims to preserve spinal movement, offering stability and controlled motion. However, screw loosening, especially in patients with osteopenia and osteoporosis, remains challenging.

methodBetween 2018 and 2022, a retrospective analysis was conducted on a total of 119 patients diagnosed with osteopenia and osteoporosis who underwent spinal dynamic instrumentation surgery. These patients were categorized into two groups: single-stage surgery (

resultsTotal screw loosening rates were significantly lower in the two-stage group (2.83%) compared to the single-stage group (14.63%,

conclusionsThe two-stage surgical approach significantly reduces screw loosening in patients with osteopenia and osteoporosis undergoing dynamic stabilization surgery, offering enhanced stability and better clinical outcomes.

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clinical outcomesdynamic spine stabilizationosteopeniaosteoporosisscrew looseningtwo-stage surgery

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PMID39061642
PMCPMC11275406

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