Abstract
Minimally invasive approaches for lumbar spinal fusion have advanced considerably over the past decade. The underlying goal of these procedures is to perform a successful arthrodesis while minimizing destruction to normal soft tissues. In this manner, it is anticipated that patients will experience a reduction in postoperative pain, improved physiologic muscle function, and better cosmesis when compared with standard open spinal surgery. Contemporary techniques for minimally invasive posterior lumbar pedicle-screw fusion can be categorized as true percutaneous, through a tubular dilator retractor, and muscle splitting. Each of these approaches is associated with specific advantages and drawbacks.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 64-71 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Operative Techniques in Neurosurgery |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Endoscopic
- Lumbar fusion
- Minimally invasive
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Surgery
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Minimally invasive posterior lumbar fusion techniques. / Wang, Michael Y.; Henn, Jeffrey S.; Mimran, Ronnie I.
In: Operative Techniques in Neurosurgery, Vol. 7, No. 2, 01.06.2004, p. 64-71.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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