Lateral Transpsoas Fusion : Indications and Outcomes
Joint Authors
Park, Daniel K.
Patel, Vishal C.
Herkowitz, Harry N.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Spinal fusion historically has been used extensively, and, recently, the lateral transpsoas approach to the thoracic and lumbar spine has become an increasingly common method to achieve fusion.
Recent literature on this approach has elucidated its advantage over more traditional anterior and posterior approaches, which include a smaller tissue dissection, potentially lower blood loss, no need for an access surgeon, and a shorter hospital stay.
Indications for the procedure have now expanded to include degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, degenerative scoliosis, nonunion, trauma, infection, and low-grade spondylolisthesis.
Lateral interbody fusion has a similar if not lower rate of complications compared to traditional anterior and posterior approaches to interbody fusion.
However, lateral interbody fusion has unique complications that include transient neurologic symptoms, motor deficits, and neural injuries that range from 1 to 60% in the literature.
Additional studies are required to further evaluate and monitor the short- and long-term safety, efficacy, outcomes, and complications of lateral transpsoas procedures.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patel, Vishal C.& Park, Daniel K.& Herkowitz, Harry N.. 2012. Lateral Transpsoas Fusion : Indications and Outcomes. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506035
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patel, Vishal C.…[et al.]. Lateral Transpsoas Fusion : Indications and Outcomes. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Patel, Vishal C.& Park, Daniel K.& Herkowitz, Harry N.. Lateral Transpsoas Fusion : Indications and Outcomes. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506035
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-506035