Midline lumbar interbody fusion (MIDLIF) with cortical screws: initial experience and learning curve

ConclusionsIn our initial experience, MIDLIF showed to be effective in significantly improving the patients ’ functional status, pain scores, and quality of life. The technique seems safe, with an acceptably low complication rate. Hence, MIDLIF can be considered as a promising alternative to more traditional TLIF and PLIF techniques even at the beginning of the learning curve.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00701-019-04079-w

Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - October 23, 2019 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research