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World J Clin Cases. Apr 16, 2013; 1(1): 4-12
Published online Apr 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i1.4
Published online Apr 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i1.4
Surgical technique | Advantages | Disadvantages |
ALIF | Direct visualization of disc space | Intra-abdominal vascular and visceral injury[31,32] |
Small incisions and reduced tissue invasiveness if minimally invasive approach performed[27-30] | ||
PLIF | Avoiding intra-abdominal complications associated with anterior approach | Increased risk of surgical damage to neural structures, dural layer, and epidural veins[33-35] |
LLIF | Avoiding surgical complications associated with anterior and posterior approaches | Limited surgical accessibility of L5-S1 level due to iliac crest |
Sparing of anterior longitudinal ligament (ligamentotaxis)[36] | Injury to lumbar plexus during transpsoas approach with post-operative approach-related neurological deficits[37-40] | |
Stable implantation of device due to bilateral utilization of the dense apophyseal ring[36] | ||
TLIF | Minimally-invasive | Less reduction in ROM compared to LLIF, if performed as stand-alone procedures[41] |
Reduced nerve root retraction[41] | ||
Circumferential fusion[27,41-43] | ||
Total disc arthroplasty | Reduced risk of adjacent segment disease due to preservation of motion[47] | Narrow spectrum of indications[48,49] |
No fusion required[47] | ||
Nucleus replacement | Preservation of motion | Risk of device migration, extrusion, and subsidence[53,54] |
Multiple approach and revision options[53] | ||
Sublaminar wiring | Can be implanted as an adjunct to other devices (hybrid)[4] | Risk of neurological injury[58,59] |
Pedicle screws | Involvement of all three columns[4] | High costs[4] |
Rigid segmental fixation[4] | Damage to neural and vascular structures[4] | |
High fusion rates[4] | Adjacent segment disease[62] | |
Adequate deformity correction[4] | ||
Percutaneous approach possible[65-67] | ||
Translaminar screws | Minimally-invasive percutaneous approach available[4,68,69] | Not indicated for multilevel arthrodesis[4,68,69] |
Facet arthroplasty | Preservation of motion | Complex anatomy of facet joints |
Reduce the risk of adjacent segment disease[71] | Narrow spectrum of indications | |
Interspinous implants | Preservation of motion | Narrow spectrum of indications |
- Citation: Lykissas MG, Aichmair A. Current concepts on spinal arthrodesis in degenerative disorders of the lumbar spine. World J Clin Cases 2013; 1(1): 4-12
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v1/i1/4.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v1.i1.4