Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	1904
Country	United States

Received	2013-01-14 08:33
Peer-Review Started	2013-01-16 14:28
To Make the First Decision	2013-02-01 21:33
Return for Revision	2013-02-06 18:17
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Second Decision	2013-03-28 17:27
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-03-29 12:01
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Current concepts on spinal arthrodesis in degenerative disorders of the lumbar spine
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Marios G Lykissas and Alexander Aichmair
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Marios G Lykissas, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, United States. mariolyk@yahoo.com
Key Words	Spinal arthrodesis; Lumbar spine; Motion-sparing implants; Intrebody fusion
Core Tip	There is a broad spectrum of surgical techniques that can be performed in order to fuse lumbar motions segments. The aim of this study was to review well-established procedures for lumbar spinal fusion with the main focus on current concepts on spinal arthrodesis and motion-sparing techniques in degenerative disorders of the lumbar spine, including minimally invasive interbody fusion, total disc arthroplasty, nucleus replacement systems, percutaneous implantation of pedicle and facet screws, facet arthroplasty, and interspinous implants.
Publish Date	2013-04-10 18:57
Citation	Lykissas MG, Aichmair A. Current concepts on spinal arthrodesis in degenerative disorders of the lumbar spine. World J Clin Cases 2013; 1(1): 4-12
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v1/i1/4.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v1.i1.4

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