The science and practice of interbody fusion surgery has evolved tremendously since it was
first reported in the literature in 1953. 1 Initial innovation was aimed at the development of …

Introduction. Thoracolumbar anterior spine surgery: contemporary techniques and outcomes in:
Neurosurgical Focus Volume 49 Issue 3 (2020) Journals Jump to Content Jump to Main …

It has been 15 years since the commercial introduction of the lateral transpsoas interbody
fusion procedure, utilizing a specialized retractor system and dedicated intervertebral …

Anterolateral approaches to the thoracolumbar spine and lateral approaches to the lumbar
spine provide less aggressive access to the spine for decompressive and reconstructive …

The traditional open approach to the thoracolumbar spine remains one of the most powerful
and widely practiced approaches in all of spine surgery. Over the past 2 decades or so …

In recent years, the lateral approach to lumbar interbody fusion has become increasingly
adapted by spine surgeons due to its benefits in approach (avoiding dissection through …

The thoracolumbar spine offers numerous challenges in treatment, particularly with regard to
anterior surgical approaches. The unique biomechanics of this region, particularly the …

There are many surgical approaches to the lumbar spine, and techniques are constantly
evolving. Anterior and lateral approaches have gained popularity in recent years for several …

Study Design. Retrospective nationwide questionnaire-based survey of complications.
Objective. To elucidate the incidence of complications and risk factors associated with lateral …

Background Multiple surgical exposures to the thoracolumbar junction have been described.
The minimally invasive direct lateral approach to the lumbar spine captures the advantages …