| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5634424 | World Neurosurgery | 2017 | 48 Pages |
Abstract
There is evidence for the efficacy and safety of stand-alone ALIF. However, the extent of improvement based on specific indications for surgery remains unclear. Further investigation utilizing more methodologically rigorous studies of long-term outcomes is necessary to address these issues.
Keywords
PLIFTLIFODISF-36RCTDDDMCsVASRandomized controlled trialALIFphysical component summarymental component summaryIntervertebral discDegenerative disc diseasePCsSpineOswestry Disability IndexSurgeryFusionPosterior lumbar interbody fusionlumbarvisual analogue scaleVertebraeTransforaminal lumbar interbody fusionAnterior lumbar interbody fusion
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Authors
Gloria Giang, Ralph Mobbs, Steven Phan, Tommy Manh Tran, Kevin Phan,