Prospective Comparative Analysis of Minimally Invasive Lumbar Posterolateral Fusion with Percutaneous Pedicle Screws vs. Conventional Approach for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

CONCLUSIONS: Reduction of physiological curvatures in lumbar spine led to the increased risk of vertebral fracture by more than 3 fold. Importance of evaluating sagittal spinal alignment should be emphasized because it might indicate the risk of the first vertebral fracture, which is a strong predictor of subsequent fractures. FDA DEVICE/DRUG STATUS: This abstract does not discuss or include any applicable devices or drugs.