Prospective Study of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Prospective Study of Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Surgery for the Treatment of Spondylolisthesis, Degenerative Disk Disease, Spinal Stenosis and Degenerative Scoliosis

The population of the US is aging. They remain more active and place greater demands on their musculoskeletal system. A key problem is that pain and disability of age related spinal disorders will increase. Problems such as Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis, Degenerative Disk Disease, Spinal Stenosis and Degenerative Scoliosis are age related problems that are treated with spinal fusion when non-operative treatment fails. Traditional open surgery poses significant risk for patients in this age group. The use of minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques provides an opportunity to treat these patients with less morbidity than traditional open surgery.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

450

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

21 years to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Orthropedic surgeon's clinic. Neurosurgeon's clinic.

Description

Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient age 21 - 90 years.
  • Diagnosis of Spondylolisthesis, degenerative disk disease, and degenerative scoliosis (any curve magnitude).
  • A spinal fusion is being undertaken via the minimally invasive approach.
  • The patient agrees to follow-up for routine care for at least 2 years post-operatively.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability for post-operative follow-up

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

January 1, 2012

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 7, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 8, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

January 11, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 11, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 8, 2010

Last Verified

January 1, 2010

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