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dc.contributor.authorMalham, Gregory-
dc.contributor.otherMobbs, Ralph-
dc.contributor.otherPhan, Kevin-
dc.contributor.otherSeex, Kevin-
dc.contributor.otherRao, Prashanth-
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-26T05:48:09Z-
dc.date.available2016-10-26T05:48:09Z-
dc.date.issued2015-12-
dc.identifier.citationJ Spine Surg. 2015 Dec;1(1):2-18.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2414-469Xen_US
dc.identifier.issn2414-4630en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11434/843-
dc.description.abstractDegenerative disc and facet joint disease of the lumbar spine is common in the ageing population, and is one of the most frequent causes of disability. Lumbar spondylosis may result in mechanical back pain, radicular and claudicant symptoms, reduced mobility and poor quality of life. Surgical interbody fusion of degenerative levels is an effective treatment option to stabilize the painful motion segment, and may provide indirect decompression of the neural elements, restore lordosis and correct deformity. The surgical options for interbody fusion of the lumbar spine include: posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF), oblique lumbar interbody fusion/anterior to psoas (OLIF/ATP), lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) and anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF). The indications may include: discogenic/facetogenic low back pain, neurogenic claudication, radiculopathy due to foraminal stenosis, lumbar degenerative spinal deformity including symptomatic spondylolisthesis and degenerative scoliosis. In general, traditional posterior approaches are frequently used with acceptable fusion rates and low complication rates, however they are limited by thecal sac and nerve root retraction, along with iatrogenic injury to the paraspinal musculature and disruption of the posterior tension band. Minimally invasive (MIS) posterior approaches have evolved in an attempt to reduce approach related complications. Anterior approaches avoid the spinal canal, cauda equina and nerve roots, however have issues with approach related abdominal and vascular complications. In addition, lateral and OLIF techniques have potential risks to the lumbar plexus and psoas muscle. The present study aims firstly to comprehensively review the available literature and evidence for different lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) techniques. Secondly, we propose a set of recommendations and guidelines for the indications for interbody fusion options. Thirdly, this article provides a description of each approach, and illustrates the potential benefits and disadvantages of each technique with reference to indication and spine level performed.en_US
dc.publisherOSS Press Ltden_US
dc.subjectDegenerative Disc Diseaseen_US
dc.subjectAnterior Lumbar Interbody Fusionen_US
dc.subjectALIFen_US
dc.subjectAnterior to Psoasen_US
dc.subjectATPen_US
dc.subjectInterbodyen_US
dc.subjectLateral Lumbar Interbody Fusionen_US
dc.subjectLLIFen_US
dc.subjectLumbar Spine Fusionen_US
dc.subjectMinimally Invasiveen_US
dc.subjectMI-TLIFen_US
dc.subjectOblique Lumbar Interbody Fusionen_US
dc.subjectOLIFen_US
dc.subjectPosterior Lumbar Interbody Fusionen_US
dc.subjectPLIFen_US
dc.subjectSpineen_US
dc.subjectTransforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusionen_US
dc.subjectTLIFen_US
dc.subjectFacet Joint Diseaseen_US
dc.subjectTreatmenten_US
dc.subjectRecommendationsen_US
dc.subjectBenefitsen_US
dc.subjectComplicationsen_US
dc.subjectLumbar Interbody Fusionen_US
dc.subjectLIFen_US
dc.subjectNeurosciences Clinical Institute, Epworth HealthCare, Victoria, Australiaen_US
dc.titleLumbar interbody fusion: techniques, indications and comparison of interbody fusion options including PLIF, TLIF, MI-TLIF, OLIF/ATP, LLIF and ALIF.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
dc.identifier.doi10.3978/j.issn.2414-469X.2015.10.05en_US
dc.identifier.journaltitleJournal of Spine Surgeryen_US
dc.description.pubmedurihttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27683674en_US
dc.description.affiliatesNeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, Australia.en_US
dc.description.affiliatesPrince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, Sydney, Australia.en_US
dc.description.affiliatesUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia.en_US
dc.description.affiliatesNeurosurgery Department, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.en_US
dc.type.studyortrialNarrative Reviewsen_US
dc.type.contenttypeTexten_US
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