The evolution of lateral lumbar interbody fusion: a journey from past to present

• Main Authors: Wong, Anthony Xi Jie, Tang, Derek Haowen, Kaliya-Perumal, Arun-Kumar, Oh, Jacob Yoong-Leong
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Lumber interbody fusion; Robotic surgical procedures
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/175675; https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/378
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Lumbar interbody fusion procedures have seen a significant evolution over the years, with various approaches being developed to address spinal pathologies and instability, including posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), anterior lumbar interbody fus...