Dislocations with intervertebral disc prosthesis: two case reports

Eur Spine J. 2004 Aug;13(5):464-7. doi: 10.1007/s00586-004-0687-3. Epub 2004 Apr 28.

Abstract

To date, only three cases of artificial disc prosthesis dislocation have been reported in the literature. We present in detail two additional cases of prosthesis dislocation and discuss the surgical interventions undertaken that resulted in a good clinical outcome in both patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc*
  • Joint Prosthesis*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Reoperation