Single position circumferential fusion improves operative efficiency, reduces complications and length of stay compared with traditional circumferential fusion

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) and Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) with percutaneous posterior screw fixation are two techniques used to address degenerative lumbar pathologies. Traditionally, these anterior-posterior (AP) surgeries involve repositioning the patient from the supine or lateral decubitus position to prone for posterior fixation. To reduce operative time (OpTime) and subsequent complications of prolonged anesthesia, single-position lumbar surgery (SPLS) is a novel, minimally invasive alternative performed entirely from the lateral decubitus position.

Source: The Spine Journal - November 13, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Aaron J. Buckland, Kimberly Ashayeri, Carlos Leon, Jordan Manning, Leon Eisen, Mark Medley, Themistocles S. Protopsaltis, J. Alex Thomas Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research