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During the period 1989-1999, a number of patients underwent an ALIF-procedure. Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure (ALIF) is a type of lumbar spinal fusion. The approach of the lumbar region is by incision of the abdominal wall. The intervertebral disc is removed and replaced by a bone graft. These patients form the population of this study. The goal of this study is to evaluate their current medical condition and to determine the clinical outcome.
The clinical result will be stipulated by means of standardized questionnaires (VAS-score, Oswestry low Back Pain Questionnaire and SF-36)
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure | Procedure |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| A clinical evaluation before an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure. | The clinical result will be stipulated by means of standardized questionnaires. | Baseline |
| A clinical evaluation after an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure. | The clinical result will be stipulated by means of standardized questionnaires. | 5 years after the operation |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Union of the vertebrae. | Standard post operative X-ray. | 1 day (At the standard follow up consultation) |
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Patients who have an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedure as treatment for degenerative disc disease.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Bart Poffyn, MD | University Hospital, Ghent | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Ghent University Hospital | Ghent | 9000 | Belgium |
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