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Unilateral transforaminal posterior lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF): indications, technique, and 2-year results.
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Journal of spinal disorders & techniques [J Spinal Disord Tech] 2002 Feb; Vol. 15 (1), pp. 31-8. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- A prospective analysis of consecutive cases of lumbar fusion using the unilateral transforaminal posterior lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) technique with pedicle screw fixation. The objective of the study was to assess the clinical and radiographic outcome of TLIF and describe the technique and indications in the treatment of degenerative disease of the lumbar spine. Forty patients treated with TLIF for degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine were followed up for a minimum of 2.5 years (mean: 36 months; range: 30-42 months). Twenty-three patients had degenerative disc disease alone, 13 had associated isthmic or degenerative spondylolisthesis, and 4 had recurrent disc herniations at the L4-L5 level. Thirty-six (90%) had solid fusions radiographically at latest follow-up. Seventy-nine percent had excellent or good clinical outcomes. Our patients demonstrated high fusion rates and patient satisfaction.
- Subjects :
- Activities of Daily Living
Adult
Aged
Back Pain diagnostic imaging
Back Pain surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Intervertebral Disc diagnostic imaging
Lumbar Vertebrae diagnostic imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Neurodegenerative Diseases diagnostic imaging
Neurodegenerative Diseases surgery
Prospective Studies
Radiography
Spinal Fusion instrumentation
Treatment Outcome
Intervertebral Disc surgery
Lumbar Vertebrae surgery
Spinal Fusion methods
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1536-0652
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11891448
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00024720-200202000-00005