Percutaneous cement discoplasty for the treatment of advanced degenerative disk disease in elderly patients

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.

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This article introduces a percutaneous technique for treating advanced degenerative disk disease in elderly patients, providing a detailed technical description based on experience, presenting postoperative imaging results, and offering indications and recommendations for the application of this alternative minimally invasive strategy.