Minimally invasive versus open Transforaminal lumbar Interbody fusion in obese patients: a meta-analysis
Abstract Background Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF) has been employed in increasing cases compared with open TLIF (Open-TLIF). However, it is uncertain whether the advantages of MI-TLIF can also be specifically applied in obese patients. Therefore, the current stu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-1937-6 |