We investigated the incidence and clinical features of cage subsidence after single-level lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF). We studied a retrospective cohort of 59 patients (34 males, 25 females; mean…
Objectives: To investigate whether the preoperative morphology of multifidus influences the surgical outcomes of stand-alone lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) for lumbar spondylolisthesis. Patients and methods: Fifty-eight patients with lumbar…
Background: Lumbar interbody fusion has gained popularity for the treatment of spondylolisthesis in recent years. Both procedures have their own advantages and disadvantages. Objective: The aim of this study was…
Background: Infectious spondylodiscitis of the lumbar spine is a common serious disease for which evidence-based therapeutic concepts are still lacking. Objective: This retrospective study compared the impact of the health…
Background: The prognosis value of paraspinal muscle degeneration on clinical outcomes has been revealed. However no study has investigated the effect of the fat infiltration (FI) of paraspinal muscles on…
Background: Due to the presence of multimorbidity and polypharmacy, patients aged 75 and older are at a higher risk for postoperative adverse events after lumbar fusion surgery. More effective enhanced…
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Purpose: Prospective pre-operative and post-operative comparative analysis of radiographic spino-pelvic parameters between sitting versus standing positions of patients with LS fusion, to detect adaptation mechanisms around fused spinal segments. Methods:…
Rationale: Bone cement leakage is a common complication of percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) and percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) surgery and has also been reported in posterior decompression and cement-enhanced pedicle screw fixation.…
Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation strategies on disability, pain, pain-related fear, and return-to-work in patients undergoing lumbar fusion surgery for degenerative conditions or adult isthmic spondylolisthesis. Methods: Six…