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Intertransverse lumbar interbody fusion.

Frank M Phillips1, Benjamin Cunningham

  • 1University of Chicago Spine Center, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, Illinois 60640, USA. fphillip@midway.uchicago.edu

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|January 24, 2002
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This study introduces a novel posterolateral intertransverse process approach for lumbar interbody fusion, demonstrating its safety and efficacy in two patients. This minimally invasive technique offers a promising alternative for spinal fusion procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Spinal Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Traditional lumbar interbody arthrodesis approaches carry risks, including damage to intra-abdominal structures (anterior approach) or neural elements (posterior approach).
  • A posterolateral approach for discectomy has been described, prompting investigation into its utility for interbody fusion.

Observation:

  • Cadaver studies confirmed the feasibility of a posterolateral intertransverse process approach for lumbar interbody arthrodesis at L3-L4 and L4-L5.
  • Two patients with discogenic low back pain underwent intertransverse lumbar interbody fusion using allograft bone wedges and translaminar facet screws.

Findings:

  • The intertransverse lumbar interbody fusion (ILIF) was successfully performed in both patients without complications.
  • Two-year follow-up revealed good surgical outcomes and stable interbody grafts confirmed by radiographic assessment.

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Implications:

  • The posterolateral intertransverse process approach offers a potentially minimally invasive alternative for lumbar interbody arthrodesis.
  • This technique avoids the risks associated with anterior or standard posterior approaches, enhancing patient safety.
  • Further research is warranted to validate these preliminary findings in a larger patient cohort.