Decompression alone versus decompression with instrumented fusion in the treatment of lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials.

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry · 2023 · PMC10359551 · PMID 36849239

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Due to conflicting conclusions from previous studies, degenerative spondylolisthesis is still the most common indication for elective spinal fusion with an increasing trend and high costs.

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