Abstract:Objective To investigate the effect of bone cement augmentation and conventional pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spine disease in the elderly. Methods Eighty elderly patients with degenerative lumbar disease treated in our hospital from April 2010 to June 2015 were selected. According to the random number table method they were divided into intensive group (bone cement augmentation pedicle screw fixation) and conventional group (conventional pedicle screw fixation). Clinical efficacy, JOA score, VAS score and radiographic parameters of the two groups were compared. Results The excellent rate of the intensive group (90.00%) was higher than that of the conventional group (70.00%, P < 0.05). JOA and VAS scores of the two groups were significantly different after treatment (P < 0.05). The imaging indexes (intervertebral height, vertebral body deformation index, Cobb angle of fixed segment and bone mineral density) of the intensive group were better than those of the conventional group after treatment (P < 0.05). In addition, the fusion rate of the intensive group was higher than that of the conventional group, while the loosening rate of the internal fixation was lower than that of the conventional group (P < 0.05). Conclusions The bone cement augmentation pedicle screw fixation has remarkable effect in the treatment of degenerative lumbar disease, can significantly improve the function of lumbar vertebrae and relieve lumbar pain.