#mini invasive

How I do it: mini invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

Acta Neurochirurgica (2021) 163:289–293 Minimally invasive approaches for lumbar fusion are aimed at reducing soft tissue injury in order to minimize surgical morbidity and facilitate recovery. Method Applied to lumbar fusion, such an approach is described as a mini-open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF). Important anatomical landmarks are reviewed. Indications, advantages, and…