Postsurgical radiographic outcome data for patients undergoing minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion
| Reference | Number of patients in study | Arthrodesis rate | Graft subsidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peng et al, 200918 | 29 | * Grade 1: 80% | 0% |
| * Grade 2: 20% | |||
| Schizas et al, 200926 | 18 | 83% | 5.6% |
| Dhall et al, 200825 | 21 | 95% | 5% |
| Park et al, 200819 | 40 | 100% | 0% |
| Scheufler et al, 200720 | 53 | 94% | 0% |
| Beringer et al, 200624 | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Deutsch et al, 200621 | 20 | 65% | 0% |
| Jang et al, 200522 | 23 | 95% | 13% |
| Schwender et al, 200515 | 49 | 100% | 0% |
↵* Bridwell anterior fusion grading system: Grade 1 – evidence of fusion with remodeling and trabaculae present; Grade 2 – evidence of intact graft with incomplete remodeling or incorporation, and without lucency; Grade 3 – evidence of intact graft with lucency both above and below the graft; Grade 4 – evidence of collapsed or resorbed graft and absence of fusion.