The Spine Journal
Volume 10, Issue 6 , Pages 530-543 , June 2010

Contemporary management of isthmic spondylolisthesis: pediatric and adult

  • Steven S. Agabegi, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 670212, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 670212, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA. Tel.: (610) 717-8597.
    • ,
  • Jeffrey S. Fischgrund, MD

      Affiliations

    • Ste. 200-B, 27207 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI 48034-2168, USA

Received 2 February 2010 ,Accepted 18 February 2010.

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 This Contemporary Concepts in Spine Care review is part of a series of referenced reviews of contemporary issues in spine care produced by the North American Spine Society (NASS). Each review represents the current state of knowledge on a particular topic. Prior to entering the review process for The Spine Journal, the authors were assisted by members of the NASS Committee on Contemporary Concepts: Darrel Brodke, MD, Chair; Christopher Bono, MD; Robert Dawe, MD; and Mitchell B. Harris, MD.

 FDA device/drug status: not applicable.

 Author disclosures: JSF (royalties, DePuy; consulting, Stryker, releavant, Apatech, Smith and Nephew; research support, Smith and Nephew).

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doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2010.02.023

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