Lateral Fusion for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis.

Area of Science:

• Spine surgery
• Orthopedic surgery
• Minimally invasive procedures

Background:

• Lumbar spondylolisthesis requires effective surgical management.
• Traditional fusion techniques may have limitations.
• Minimally invasive options are increasingly sought.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the safety and efficacy of lateral lumbar interbody fusion with percutaneous posterior fixation for lumbar spondylolisthesis.
• To highlight the advantages of this technique in achieving key surgical goals.

Main Methods:

• The study describes a technique involving lateral lumbar interbody fusion combined with percutaneous posterior fixation.
• Emphasis is placed on optimal rod contouring, controlled reduction, and cement augmentation.

Main Results:

• The approach is safe, effective, and reproducible for treating lumbar spondylolisthesis.
• Significant advantages were observed in neural decompression, spondylolisthesis reduction, and construct stability.
• Favorable outcomes were noted in appropriately selected patients.

Conclusions:

• Lateral lumbar interbody fusion with percutaneous posterior fixation is a viable minimally invasive solution for lumbar spondylolisthesis.
• The technique offers significant benefits for decompression, reduction, and stability.
• Careful patient selection and technique optimization are key to maximizing construct longevity.