Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5706910 | Clinical Biomechanics | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Lordosis corrected by lateral lumbar interbody fusion can be improved by anterior longitudinal ligament resection, but significant construct instability and potential implant migration/dislodgment may result. This study shows that an added integrated lateral fixation system can significantly improve construct stability. Long-term multicenter studies are needed.
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Authors
Choll Kim, Jonathan A. Harris, Aditya Muzumdar, Saif Khalil, Joseph A. Sclafani, Kamshad Raiszadeh, Brandon S. Bucklen,