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Updated: Aug 5, 2026
Three-dimensional Navigation-guided, Prone, Single-position, Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Technique
Published on: July 15, 2021
Three-dimensional navigated single-position lateral lumbar interbody fusion for severely collapsed disc space with
1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Semmes Murphey, Memphis, Tennessee.
Abstract:
Single-position lateral decubitus lumbar interbody fusion has been shown to be an effective alternative to the classic two-stage approach. The application of 3D navigation can facilitate single-position surgery with the benefit of significantly reducing radiation exposure. In this operative video, use of 3D navigation for lateral percutaneous screw placement is highlighted, followed by key steps in leveraging navigation for the lateral lumbar interbody fusion. Nuances in the use of 3D navigation for the lateral portion of the surgery are emphasized for challenging cases with disc space collapse and lateral osteophytes. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2026.4.FOCVID2636.
