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

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Cement bone spacer; Minimally invasive technique; Percutaneous discoplasty.