Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Versus Posterolateral Fusion in Adult Isthmic Spondylolisthesis

2007140 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Per Ekman · Karolinska University Hospital

Hans Möller · Karolinska University Hospital

Abstract

Type of fusion, PLIF or PLF, does not affect the 2-year outcome of surgical treatment of adult isthmic spondylolisthesis. Despite the theoretical advantages of PLIF, no improvement on patient outcome compared with posterolateral fusion could be demonstrated, questioning the need of anterior support in short lumbar fusions.

Topics & Keywords

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 32, Issue 20, pp. 2178-2183

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e31814b1bd8

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