Preoperative lordosis in L4/5 predicts segmental lordosis correction achievable by transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

ConclusionSignificant segmental relordosation can be performed by TLIF L4/5. The potential of correction strongly correlates with preoperative lordosis. Therefore, TLIF technique should be considered carefully in cases with a preoperative segmental lordosis of more than 15 ° and additional need of lordosation.

Source: European Spine Journal - January 6, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research