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Laparoscopic Anterior Lumbar Fusion

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2000
To assess the feasibility and complications of the laparoscopic approach to anterior lumbar fusion and to evaluate the ability of metoclopramide in conjunction with preoperative bowel preparation and early oral feeding to decrease postoperative ileus and reduce the length of hospital stay.Laparoscopic anterior lumbar fusion was performed on 30 patients
A, Hawasli, M, Thusay, D P, Elskens, R L, Gehring, K S, Sidhu, V M, Moreale, L L, Lloyd   +6 more
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Intertransverse Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Spine, 2002
Cadaver dissection and case reports were used to describe a novel technique of lumbar interbody arthrodesis that accesses the intervertebral disc through a posterolateral intertransverse process approach.To describe the surgical approach and technique required in performing an intertransverse lumbar interbody fusion.
Frank M, Phillips, Benjamin, Cunningham
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Biomechanics of Lumbar Fusion

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 1985
If lumbar fusion is indicated to restore stability and prevent irritating intrasegmental motion, then there are a wide range of candidate constructs from which to make a choice. The criteria for choice must include the immediate postoperative stability of the construct, the stability and strength of the eventual fusion, and the potential for ...
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Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, 2020
Spine surgeons have recently developed more advanced and less invasive techniques. One significant example of recent surgical innovation is the advent of endoscopic-assisted spine surgery. Endoscopic lumbar interbody fusions are increasingly used to treat lumbar degenerative disease in a minimally invasive approach that minimizes pain and maximizes ...
G Damian, Brusko, Michael Y, Wang
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Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 1983
The greatest advantage of posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is that it dynamically decompresses neural structures by holding the vertebral bodies apart and fusing them into a single motion segment. After ten years of experience with PLIF, the authors recommend a technique that enhances a high rate of fusion by utilizing the following four ...
P M, Lin, R A, Cautilli, M F, Joyce
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Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2008
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) create intervertebral fusion by means of a posterior approach. Both techniques are useful in managing degenerative disk disease, severe instability, spondylolisthesis, deformity, and pseudarthrosis.
Christian P, DiPaola, Robert W, Molinari
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Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, 2020
Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is a minimally invasive technique that allows access to the lumbar spine from L1/2 to L4/5 for placement of wide interbody devices. This technique is used in the treatment of degenerative conditions, deformity, and infectious, neoplastic, and traumatic thoracolumbar pathology.
Houtan A, Taba, Seth K, Williams
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Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion

Spine, 2003
Review article.To provide an overview of current techniques for minimally invasive lumbar fusion.Minimally invasive techniques have revolutionized the management of pathologic conditions in various surgical disciplines. Although these same principles have been used in the treatment of lumbar disc disease for many years, minimally invasive lumbar fusion
Kevin T, Foley, Langston T, Holly, James D, Schwender   +2 more
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Lumbar Decompression and Fusion in a Centenarian

Orthopedics, 2012
The incidence of chronic and debilitating conditions in the aging population is steadily increasing, and the treatment of extreme elderly patients with spinal conditions can be challenging. Spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis can dramatically affect patient quality of life, and patients commonly seek a surgical solution for their condition.
Ryan M, Garcia, Jonathan, Belding, Henry H, Bohlman   +2 more
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Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Contemporary Spine Surgery, 2008
Lumbar interbody fusion techniques have been used for various indications since originally described 50 years ago. Technologic advances and improvements in our understanding of biomechanical principles have led to a refinement of the indications for and techniques used for the performance of lumbar interbody fusion. Minimally incisional techniques, the
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