Complications with Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis in the Obese Population
Conclusions.
MI TLIF can be safely performed in the obese population despite a higher in-hospital complication rate. Knowledge of common complications will help the treatment team appropriately manage obese patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis.
Level of Evidence: 3
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: SURGERY Source Type: research
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