A pilot study of endoscope-assisted MITLIF with fluoroscopy-guided technique: intraoperative objective and subjective evaluation of disc space preparation

Abstract Background Adequate discectomy and endplate preparation are extremely crucial steps for spinal interbody fusion. Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion MITLIF technique is safe and effective. However, concerns exist regarding sufficient disc space preparation from unilate...

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Main Authors: Guang-Xun Lin, Chien-Min Chen, Gang Rui, Jin-Sung Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01559-2