AIM To determine whether transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion aggravate adjacent segmental degeneration more adversely than anterior lumbar interbody fusion. MATERIAL AND METHODS A normal finite element model, an anterior lumbar interbody fusion model and a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion model of L3-5 were developed. 800 N compressive loading plus 10 Nm moments simulating flexion, e...

We report 2 cases of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for failed Graf ligamentoplasty. Both patients had residual or recurrent low back pain and leg pain after Graf ligamentoplasty, caused by lumbar segmental instability or narrowing of their intervertebral foramens. The pain improved markedly after the revision surgery. We recommend transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for failed Graf ...

background :the incidence of recurrence in patients undergoing primary discectomy due to lumbar disc herniation (ldh), is regularly reported as 5-15%. in this study we aimed to evaluate surgical outcome of instrumented transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (tlif) in the patients suffering from recurrent ldh.   methods : we retrospectively studied 51 patients (30 female, 21 male) from august 20...

Introduction: Spondylolisthesis is defined as the forward displacement of a vertebra in relation to below it. It most common lower back.Aim: The aim this study analyze Functional outcome following Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Spondylolisthesis. Methods: A total 20 patients with spondylolistheis was treated from November 2021 October 2022.Results: In Our 11 had lesion at L4-L5 and 9 L5...

In a prospective observational study we compared the two-year outcome of lumbar fusion by a simple technique using translaminar screws (n = 57) with a more extensive method using transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and pedicular screw fixation (n = 63) in consecutive patients with degenerative disease of the lumbar spine. Outcome was assessed using the validated multidimensional Core Outcome...

INTRODUCTION Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion is a popular procedure used to achieve spondylodesis in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal diseases. We present a rare case of a patient with a set screw fracture with cage dislocation after an open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion procedure. To the best of our knowledge, this case is the first of its kind to be reported. CASE PR...

Degenerative 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 motio...

STUDY DESIGN Retrospective radiographic analysis. OBJECTIVE To determine which lumbar interbody technique is most effective for restoring lordosis, increasing disk height, and reducing spondylolisthesis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Lumbar interbody fusions are performed in hopes of increasing fusion potential, correcting deformity, and indirectly decompressing nerve roots. No published study...

OBJECTIVE Bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP-2) has demonstrated an increased rate of interbody fusion when placed in the intervertebral space. Owing to this advantage, rhBMP-2 is being implanted with increasing frequency in the lumbar spine. The purpose was to quantify and describe the presence of bone resorption within the vertebral body after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with placem...

Lumbar spinal fusions have been performed for nearly a century for a variety of spinal conditions and include posterior/posterolateral and anterior lumbar interbody fusions. Traditionally, the ability to achieve adequate exposure to perform these procedures required an open surgical approach; however, the advent of newer techniques and technology, combined with an improved understanding of surg...