Is it necessary to extend fusion to L4 when correcting pediatric L5-S1 spondylolisthesis?

CONCLUSIONS: Fusion to L5 could achieve comparable satisfactory results to fixation to L4, albeit with increased likelihood of ASI. Extension of fusion to L4 may not be necessary for most patients with pediatric L5-S1 spondylolisthesis.PMID:38306645 | DOI:10.3171/2023.11.SPINE231035

Source: Journal of Neurosurgery.Spine - February 2, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Jiahao Jiao Xiaohan Ye Dong Guo Jun Cao Xuejun Zhang Shengru Wang Jianguo Zhang Ziming Yao Source Type: research