ArticleOrthopaedic surgery2018
Complications and Prevention Strategies of Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion Technique.
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- Differences in radiographic and clinical outcomes of different oblique lumbar interbody fusions for lumbar degenerative diseases: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.Neurosurgical review · 2025Pooled it
- Establishing a Standardized Clinical Consensus for Reporting Complications Following Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Guideline
- OLIF versus ALIF: Which is the better surgical approach for degenerative lumbar disease? A systematic review.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2023Pooled it
- Influence of the geometric and material properties of lumbar endplate on lumbar interbody fusion failure: a systematic review.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2022Pooled it
- Incidence of major and minor vascular injuries during lateral access lumbar interbody fusion procedures: a retrospective comparative study and systematic literature review.Neurosurgical review · 2022Pooled it
- Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus oblique lateral interbody fusion for lumbar degenerative disease: a meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021Pooled it
- Differences in radiographic and clinical outcomes of oblique lateral interbody fusion and lateral lumbar interbody fusion for degenerative lumbar disease: a meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2019Pooled it
- Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion versus Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: A Single-Center Retrospective Comparative Study.BioMed research international · 2021Trial
- Nutcracker phenomenon resulting in left gonadal vein dilation as a critical vascular consideration prior to lateral lumbar interbody fusion: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2026Article
- Oblique lumbar interbody fusion with unilateral pedicle screw fixation in a single lateral position for degenerative lumbar diseases.BMC surgery · 2026Article
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- Does Anteroposterior Cage Position and Screw Orientation Influence Clinical/Radiographic Outcomes and Complications After Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion with Lateral Plate Fixation?Orthopedic research and reviews · 2026Article
- Clinical outcomes and radiologic parameters of percutaneous endoscopic posterior/transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion using rammed-earth technique.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- An optimal disc height changes for successful indirect decompression with OLIF.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Advantages of a new improved oblique Retractor in oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion: a retrospective study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Mid-term efficacy of OLIF combined with unilateral pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Comparative Review of Lateral and Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Technique, Outcomes, and Complications.International journal of spine surgery · 2025Article
- Radiological Outcomes and Approach-Related Complications in Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion at the Upper Lumbar Level.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Therapy Potential of Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion 360 for Severe Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.Orthopaedic surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo analyze the early complications and causes of oblique lateral interbody fusion, and put forward preventive measures.
methodsThere were 235 patients (79 males and 156 females) analyzed in our study from October 2014 to May 2017. The average age was 61.9 ± 0.21 years (from 32 to 83 years). Ninety-one cases were treated with oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) alone (OLIF alone group) and 144 with OLIF combined with posterior pedicle screw fixation through the intermuscular space approach (OLIF combined group). In addition, 137/144 cases in the combined group were primarily treated by posterior pedicle screw fixation, while the treatments were postponed in 7 cases. There were 190 cases of single fusion segments, 11 of 2 segments, 21 of 3 segments, and 13 of 4 segments. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were observed.
resultsAverage follow-up time was 15.6 ± 7.5 months (ranged from 6 to 36 months). Five cases were lost to follow-up (2 cases from the OLIF alone group and 3 cases from the OLIF combined group). There were 7 cases of vascular injury, 22 cases of endplate damage, 2 cases of vertebral body fracture, 11 cases of nerve injury, 18 cases of cage sedimentation or cage transverse shifting, 3 cases of iliac crest pain, 1 case of right psoas major hematoma, 2 cases of incomplete ileus, 1 case of acute heart failure, 1 case of cerebral infarction, 3 case of left lower abdominal pain, 9 cases of transient psoas weakness, 3 cases of transient quadriceps weakness, and 8 cases of reoperation. The complication incidence was 32.34%. Thirty-three cases occurred in the OLIF alone group, with a rate of 36.26%, and 43 cases in the group of OLIF combined posterior pedicle screw fixation, with a rate of 29.86%. Fifty-seven cases occurred in single-segment fusion, with a rate of 30.0% (57/190), 4 cases occurred in two-segment fusion, with a rate of 36.36% (4/11), 9 cases occurred in three-segment fusion, with a rate of 42.86% (9/21), and 6 cases occurred in four-segment fusion, with a rate of 46.15% (6/13).
conclusionIn summary, OLIF is a relatively safe and very effective technique for minimally invasive lumbar fusion. Nonetheless, it should be noted that OLIF carries the risk of complications, especially in the early stage of development.
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