Indirect Decompression via Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion for Severe Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Comparative Study with Direct Decompression Transforaminal/Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Previous studies have shown that oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) can improve neurological symptoms via “indirect decompression.” However, data are lacking in terms of its benefits when compared with conventional transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)/ posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) approach, especially in patients with severe central canal stenosis.

Source: The Spine Journal - February 1, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Takayoshi Shimizu, Shunsuke Fujibayashi, Bungo Otsuki, Koichi Murata, Shuichi Matsuda Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research