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. 2022 Jun 6;14(6):e25686.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.25686.
eCollection 2022 Jun.
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- 1 Orthopedic Surgery/Neurological Surgery, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, USA.
- 2 Neurological Surgery, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, USA.
- 3 Neurosurgery/Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, USA.
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Romaric Waguia et al.
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. 2022 Jun 6;14(6):e25686.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.25686.
eCollection 2022 Jun.
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- 1 Orthopedic Surgery/Neurological Surgery, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, USA.
- 2 Neurological Surgery, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, USA.
- 3 Neurosurgery/Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, USA.
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Abstract
Kambin’s triangle has become the anatomical location of choice when accessing the lumbar spine to treat degenerative spinal disorders. Currently, lumbar interbody fusion is the most common procedure utilizing this space; however, with the advent of the Kambin’s prism definition, advanced imaging modalities, and robotic-assisted techniques, lumbar spine surgery has become increasingly precise and less invasive. These technological and procedural advances have drastically reduced the rate of complications, improved patient outcomes, and expanded the use of the Kambin’s triangle to treat different pathologies utilizing cutting-edge techniques. In this review, the authors present the current uses of the Kambin’s triangle and the future application of this anatomical corridor in lumbar spine surgery.
Keywords:
anatomical corridor; kambin prism; kambin triangle; lumbar spine surgery; mis; t-lif; t-miss.
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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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