Mini-Open Intercostal Retroperitoneal Approach for Upper Lumbar Spine Lateral Interbody Fusion

Mini-Open Intercostal Retroperitoneal Approach for Upper Lumbar Spine Lateral Interbody Fusion

Objective Conventional oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) approach is possible from the L2/3 to L4/5 levels. However, obstruction of the lower ribs (10th–12th) makes it difficult to maintain disc parallel maneuvers or orthogonal maneuvers. To overcome these limitations, we proposed an intercosta...

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Main Authors: Su Hun Lee, Dong Wuk Son, Sung Hyun Bae, Jun Seok Lee, Young Ha Kim, Soon Ki Sung, Sang Weon Lee, Geun Sung Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society 2023-06-01
Series:Neurospine
Subjects:
lumbar vertebrae
spinal stenosis
spinal fusion
intercostal muscle
Online Access:http://e-neurospine.org/upload/pdf/ns-2244960-480.pdf

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