Objective: To compare the efficacy of oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) in single-level degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS). Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients who…
Background: The flank approach to lumbar spine surgery is considered a new minimally invasive alternative to the anterior abdominal approach. Flank incisional hernia is one complication, but it has been…
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Objective: This retrospective study aimed to compare vertebral endplate cyst formation (VECF), an early predictor for pseudoarthrosis, in different types of interbody cages. Methods: We reviewed 84 cases treated with…
Background: Knowledge of free-hand screw technique remains critical to adequately train neurosurgical residents. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of screw placement via the free-hand technique…
Study design: Retrospective Cohort Study. Objectives: To compare different aspects of fusion surgery in patients with osteoporosis with regard to graft subtype and surgical approach. Summary of background data: Osteoporosis…
Dr Facchinetti declares editorial activities sponsored by BMS and Roche. Dr Lavaud declares travel accommodations: Astellas-Pharma, Astra Zeneca, Ipsen, Janssen Oncology, Mundi Pharma. Dr Planchard declares consulting: advisory role or…
Objective: To evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes between bilateral decompression using over-the- top technique (Group 1) and unilateral decompression (Group 2) in patients with claudication who underwent minimally invasive transforaminal…
Background: Extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) is a minimally invasive surgery that accesses the lumbar spine through the psoas muscle. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between the psoas…
Background and Objectives: Symptomatic adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) with lumbar spinal canal stenosis (LSCS) is a common complication after spinal intervention, particularly interbody fusion. Stand-alone posterior expandable cages enable interbody…