Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the contemporary literature on lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) instrumentation based on the Spine Patient Outcome Research Trial, Swedish Spinal Stenosis Study, and a…
Introduction The typical lumbar spine consists of five vertebrae that are connected in series and permit motion between each segment. Each lumbar vertebra is an anatomically complex structure that consists…
Introduction As with any surgical procedure, interbody fusions are associated with unique complications. Given the wide variety of approaches utilized when performing an interbody fusion, it is important to recognize…
