Accesso laterale per artrodesi intersomatica toraco-lombare e lombare: XLIF. Note di tecnica

Author: Boriani L.  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0390-7368

Source: Archivio di Ortopedia e Reumatologia, Vol.123, Iss.3, 2012-12, pp. : 28-29

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Abstract

Interbody fusion through lateral approach to thoraco-lumbar and lumbar spine (XLIF or DLIF) is gaining increasing popularity. It allows a direct approach to the spine from T11-T12 to L4-L5 (in some patients also L5-S1 is possible) and the arthrodesis of the vertebral body through a wide cage. Multiple publications describe the technique as safe and effective. A standard case is described with technical notes and images.