Turkish Journal of Geriatrics
2011 , Vol 14 (Supplement)
WHEN, TO WHOM AND WHICH SURGERY IN SPONDYLOARTHRITIS? ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SURGICAL TREATMENT
Gazi Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dalı, ANKARA
Osteoarthritis of the spine or degenerative problems of the spine include
disorders in very wide range of spectrum. Degenerative disc disease appears
most important etiologic factor under this subject. Natural history of the degenerative
problems of the spine shows very slow progression of the symptoms and
neurologic defi cit occurs seldomly. Therefore, the surgical treatment is required
for the pain relieve and improving the quality of life in most of the patients.
Keywords :
Degeneration, Disc, Procedures, Operative Surgical, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis