Purpose: To determine the impact of mechanical stability on the progress of bone ongrowth on the frame surfaces of a titanium-coated polyether ether ketone (TCP) cage and a three-dimensional porous…
We aimed to systematically review the literature to analyze the differences in posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), focusing on…
Objective: The use of stand-alone 2-level anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) for degenerative lumbar disease has been increasing as an alternative to routinely augmenting these constructs with posterior fixation or…
Studies evaluating robotic guidance in lumbar fusion are limited primarily to evaluation of screw accuracy and perioperative complications. This is the first study to evaluate granular differences in short and…
Background: Due to increasing longevity, the incidence of degenerative lumbar disc diseases has increased and surgical treatment is often necessary. In this context, the anterior approach becomes an important technique.…
Objective: Managing retraction of the lumbar plexus is critical to safely performing lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) via the transpsoas approach. Occasionally, a transitional psoas is encountered at L4/5 and…
Background context: Effective alternatives to lumbar fusion for degenerative conditions have remained elusive. Anterior total disc replacement does not address facet pathology or central/recess stenosis, resulting in limited indications. A…
Aims: To report the surgical outcome of patients with severe Scheuermann's kyphosis treated using a consistent technique and perioperative management. Methods: We reviewed 88 consecutive patients with a severe Scheuermann's…
Background and aim: The benefits of the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program to elderly patients have not been evaluated in lumbar fusion surgery. Compliance with the ERAS program is…
. 2020 Dec 17;2020:8815432. doi: 10.1155/2020/8815432. eCollection 2020. Affiliations Expand Affiliations 1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Himnaera Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea. 2 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daegu Fatima Hospital,…