Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Perspective on Current Evidence and Clinical Knowledge
Joint Authors
Fessler, Richard
Smith, Zachary A.
Habib, Ali
Lawton, Cort D.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper reviews the current published data regarding open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) in relation to minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF).
Introduction.
MI-TLIF, a modern method for lumbar interbody arthrodesis, has allowed for a minimally invasive method to treat degenerative spinal pathologies.
Currently, there is limited literature that compares TLIF directly to MI-TLIF.
Thus, we seek to discuss the current literature on these techniques.
Methods.
Using a PubMed search, we reviewed recent publications of open and MI-TLIF, dating from 2002 to 2012.
We discussed these studies and their findings in this paper, focusing on patient-reported outcomes as well as complications.
Results.
Data found in 14 articles of the literature was analyzed.
Using these reports, we found mean follow-up was 20 months.
The mean patient study size was 52.
Seven of the articles directly compared outcomes of open TLIF with MI-TLIF, such as mean duration of surgery, length of post-operative stay, blood loss, and complications.
Conclusion.
Although high-class data comparing these two techniques is lacking, the current evidence supports MI-TLIF with outcomes comparable to that of the traditional, open technique.
Further prospective, randomized studies will help to further our understanding of this minimally invasive technique.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Habib, Ali& Smith, Zachary A.& Lawton, Cort D.& Fessler, Richard. 2012. Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Perspective on Current Evidence and Clinical Knowledge. Minimally Invasive Surgery،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1029472
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Habib, Ali…[et al.]. Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Perspective on Current Evidence and Clinical Knowledge. Minimally Invasive Surgery No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1029472
American Medical Association (AMA)
Habib, Ali& Smith, Zachary A.& Lawton, Cort D.& Fessler, Richard. Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Perspective on Current Evidence and Clinical Knowledge. Minimally Invasive Surgery. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1029472
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1029472