Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2015 The lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is a relatively new technique that allows the surgeon to access the intervertebral space from a direct lateral approach either anterior to or through the psoas muscle.
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Fusion Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations
World Neurosurgery: X, 2020 Lumbar spine stenosis represents a complex degenerative pathology that has been a subject of significant dispute when it comes to fusion. A review of the literature from 2008 to 2019 was performed on the role of fusion in the treatment of lumbar spinal ...
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AxiaLIF system: minimally invasive device for presacral lumbar interbody spinal fusion
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research, 2011 Steven M Rapp1, Larry E Miller2,3, Jon E Block31Michigan Spine Institute, Waterford, MI, USA; 2Miller Scientific Consulting Inc, Biltmore Lake, NC, USA; 3Jon E.
Rapp SM, Miller LE, Block JE
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Lumbar Interbody Fusion Devices and Approaches: When to Use What
, 2021 Lumbar interbody fusion is an established surgical technique for a variety of conditions affecting the lumbar spine. A large number of interbody fusion devices made of differing materials are now available for use. Approaches for interbody fusion include
Zotti, Mario G.T. +3 more
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IMPACT OF THE LUMBAR STIFFNESS RELATED TO ARTHRODESIS TO FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY
Coluna/Columna, 2021 Objective: To assess the impact of stiffness associated with lumbar spinal fusion on disability and quality of life. Methods: This is a retrospective study including 40 patients (mean age: 57.7 ± 16.2) who underwent spinal surgery with fusion including ...
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The effects of lumbar fusion and non-fusion surgery on the development of Modic changes
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2022 Background The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of lumbar fusion and non-fusion surgery on the postoperative development of Modic changes (MCs).
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Functional outcome following direct repair or intervertebral fusion for adolescent spondylolysis : a systematic review [PDF]
, 2012 A systematic review of the literature was performed to establish whether direct repair of the pars defect or intervertebral fusion achieves better Oswestry Disability Index scores in adolescent spondylolysis or low-grade spondylolisthesis.
Cooke, Stephen J., Westacott, Daniel J.
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, 2023 Supplemental Material for Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion, and Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for the Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Diseases: A Systematic Review and Network ...
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Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion With Stereotactic Navigation: Technical Note
Global Spine Journal, 2020 Study Design: Surgical technical note. Objectives: Describe the preoperative evaluation, approach, and technical considerations for an oblique lumbar interbody fusion using neuronavigation.
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Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion with Selective Biportal Endoscopic Posterior Decompression for Multilevel Lumbar Degenerative Diseases [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2023 Oblique lumbar interbody fusion is a minimally invasive procedure for treating degenerative lumbar disease. Its advantages include correcting coronal and sagittal spinal alignment and indirect neural decompression. However, achieving a successful outcome
Woo-Myung Lee +4 more
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