Luque Instrumentation in Degenerative Conditions of the Lumbar Spine

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Abstract
The authors report on the experience obtained in using L-rods and sublaminar wires in obtaining lower lumbar fusions of three or more levels in degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine. A successful fusion was obtained in 86% of the patients. The technique, while offering a satisfactory method of fusion, does violate the spinal canal with sublaminar wires with potential for neurologic injury. Specifically, the passage of sacral wires should be avoided.

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