RESUMO

PURPOSE: The authors describe a percutaneous technique to treat advanced degenerative disk disease in elderly patients. METHOD: A step-by-step technical description based on our experience in selected cases. RESULT: Postoperative imaging results are presented as well as indications and recommendations. CONCLUSION: Percutaneous discoplasty can result as an alternative minimal invasive strategy for the treatment of advanced degenerative disk disease.

Assuntos

Degeneração do Disco Intervertebral , Idoso , Cimentos Ósseos , Humanos , Degeneração do Disco Intervertebral/diagnóstico por imagem , Degeneração do Disco Intervertebral/cirurgia , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Minimamente Invasivos , Resultado do Tratamento