Pin Method for Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Journal
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery
Date Issued
2021-05-27
Author(s)
Abstract
Endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion using a cage can have a similar fusion rate as minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) or open lumbar interbody fusion. Direct visual control during cage insertion is the key to prevent neural structure incarceration in endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion. Creating a track with any kind of retractor or cannula for cage insertion under fluoroscopic guidance is not safe enough, because the retractor and cannula can create many blind spots and can displace during cage insertion.
Subjects
biportal | endoscopy | interbody fusion | lumbar | transforaminal
Type
journal article