INTRODUCTION The Dynesys(®) system is a non-fusion pedicular dynamic stabilization system. The aim of our study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes in patients with degenerative disc disease and/or stenosis, and to measure the prevalence of screw loosening and breakage after 4 years of follow up. MATERIAL AND METHODS All patients who underwent surgery with Dynesys(®) system in 2008 were revi...

Introduction: Incidence of spondylolisthesis in general population is 5% 7%. No matter what the etiology is, patients usually have significant functional disability. Few studies have investigated the long term effect of posterolateral fusion on functional outcome. Objectives: To study the efficacy of posterolateral fusion in spondylolisthesis especially in terms of functional outcome. Methodolo...

BACKGROUND: Milligan-Morgan excision haemorrhoidectomy remains a very popular treatment modality for third and fourth degree hemorrhoids due to its cost effectiveness and better long-term results. Ferguson haemorrhoidectomy is believed to result in less postoperative pain because of a closed wound. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Milligan-Morgan excision haemorrhoidect...

Introduction: The use of pedicle screws increases postoperative stability and consolidation arthrodesis. Pedicle arthrodesis is currently the standard treatment for thoracolumbar spine, presenting best fusion stiffness rates, among its main indications possibility better correction spine deformities in thoracic lumbar region. However, due to different definitions lack a control group, many thes...