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World J Orthop. Jun 18, 2021; 12(6): 445-455
Published online Jun 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i6.445
Published online Jun 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i6.445
Figure 2 Clinical photograph of a patient in the right lateral decubitus position with superimposed skin markings.
Disc levels from L1 to S1 are marked. L5-S1 disc marking is extended anteriorly (dotted line) to guide the incision. A longer oblique line (purple) somewhat parallel to the anterior iliac crest marks the suggested incision for a left intra-bifurcation approach for L3-S1 oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF). The shorter transverse line (green) is the suggested incision (along skin lines) for a left pre-psoas approach for L3-S1 OLIF.
- Citation: Berry CA. Nuances of oblique lumbar interbody fusion at L5-S1: Three case reports. World J Orthop 2021; 12(6): 445-455
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v12/i6/445.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v12.i6.445