Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8804649 | The Spine Journal | 2017 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
Global sagittal balance improved after short-level lumbar fusion surgery in patients having spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis who showed preoperative sagittal imbalance. Restoration of sagittal balance predominantly occurred after L3-L4, L4-L5, or L3-L5 PLIF. However, no such restoration was observed after L5-S1 or L4-S1 PLIF. Thus, we could anticipate sagittal balance restoration after performing PLIF at L3-L4 or L4-L5 level. However, caution is required when planning for L5-S1 fusion if preoperative sagittal imbalance is present.
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Authors
Jae Hwan MD, Youn-Suk MD, Cheongsu MD, Chang Ju MD, PhD, Dong-Ho MD, PhD, Choon Sung MD, PhD,