Clinical Outcomes of Lumbar Facet Arthroplasty for Degenerative Lumbar Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Predominantly Total Posterior Spine System Evidence.
BACKGROUND Lumbar facet joint arthroplasty has emerged as a motion-preserving alternative to fusion for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spine diseases. While early studies have reported promising outcomes, the overall clinical efficacy, durability, and safety profile remain incompletely defined. OBJECTIVE To sys...