OLIF versus ALIF: Which is the better surgical approach for degenerative lumbar disease? A systematic review

ConclusionsOLIF leads to a higher complication rate, with the most notable complication being cage subsidence. Both OLIF and ALIF are effective treatments for degenerative lumbar diseases and have similar therapeutic effects. ALIF was expected to be more expensive for patients because of the necessity of involving vascular surgeons.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research