Year: 2001
Type: article
Abstract: The term mini ALIF (mini-anterior lumbar interbody fusion) was created to described by Dr Mayer in Germany as a new anterior approach to the lumbar spine for the purpose of performing interbody fusion. This approach is based on conventional surgical techniques for exposure of the anterior parts of the lumbar spine to which the general principles of microsurgery have been applied. We developed a more minimal use of this new method, so we report our experience with mini ALIF in 36 cases for lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis. The fusion rate was 95% and no major complication occurred. The average correction of % slip and slip angle was 12.3% and 12.0 degree, respectively. The recovery rate on the JOA score averaged 63.3%. We regard this new method as an excellent surgical procedure for lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis.
Source: Spinal Surgery
Institutions: Okayama Medical Center, Japanese Red Cross Kobe Hospital
Language: German
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W41569612