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Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF): An Update
Oded Rabau1,2, Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez1,2, Mina Aziz1
1McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Global Spine Journal
|June 13, 2020
Summary
Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) offers an alternative treatment for degenerative lumbar spine disease. This review explores LLIF techniques and evidence to help maximize patient benefits.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Degenerative lumbar spine disease (DLSD) significantly impacts patient quality of life.
- Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) has gained popularity for DLSD treatment over the last decade.
- Individualized treatment is crucial for optimizing outcomes in DLSD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application of LLIF in treating DLSD.
- To discuss current concepts and techniques associated with LLIF.
- To explore evidence supporting the maximization of LLIF benefits.
Main Methods:
- Literature review.
- Invited review.
Main Results:
- The article provides a comprehensive review of LLIF for DLSD.
- Current concepts and techniques of LLIF are detailed.
- Evidence is presented to guide the maximization of LLIF benefits.
Conclusions:
- LLIF serves as a viable alternative for addressing degenerative lumbar spine pathologies.
- LLIF facilitates indirect decompression for lumbar spine conditions.
