Inclusion of L5-S1 in Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion - Techniques and Early Complications - A Single Center Experience

Minimally invasive surgical techniques for lumbar degenerative disorders are conceived in hopes of reducing approach-related muscle damage and allowing quicker rehabilitation, while maintaining a low complication rate. Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) is one such technique that provides a mini-open anterolateral retroperitoneal access to the lumbar spine [1,2]. This approach remains anterior to the psoas muscle (ATP) and avoids injury to the lumbar plexus, which is a significant concern associated with the transpsoas or lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) technique [3-8].

Source: The Spine Journal - October 19, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Chirag A. Berry, Dinesh Thawrani, Fadi Makhoul Source Type: research