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World J Orthop. Jan 18, 2015; 6(1): 117-126
Published online Jan 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i1.117
Published online Jan 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i1.117
Table 5 Technical key points permitting to restore lordosis
Operative positioning | Avoid knee-chest position |
Release | Allow for mobilization of the spinal segments |
Instrumentation | Contouring of the rod |
Screw-rod connection | |
Interbody implants | |
Spinal osteotomies | Indicated only when the spine is fixed in kyphotic position |
Surgical sequence | AP sequence should be promoted |
- Citation: Barrey C, Darnis A. Current strategies for the restoration of adequate lordosis during lumbar fusion. World J Orthop 2015; 6(1): 117-126
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v6/i1/117.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v6.i1.117