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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2021

Understanding the Future Prospects of Synergizing Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery with Ceramics and Regenerative Cellular Therapies.

Wen-Cheng Lo, Lung-Wen Tsai, Yi-Shan Yang, Ryan Wing Yuk Chan

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11citing papers in PubMed
2.4field-weighted citation impact, top 11% of its field
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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

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  7. Concepts of Regeneration for Spinal Diseases in 2023.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023
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  11. Concepts of Regeneration for Spinal Diseases in 2021.International journal of molecular sciences · 2021
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Wen-Cheng LoDepartment of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
Lung-Wen TsaiDepartment of Medical Education and Research, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
Yi-Shan YangDepartment of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
Ryan Wing Yuk ChanDepartment of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
Taipei Medical University · TWTaipei Medical University Hospital · TW

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Transforaminal lumber interbody fusion (TLIF) is the last resort to address the lumber degenerative disorders such as spondylolisthesis, causing lower back pain. The current surgical intervention for these abnormalities includes open TLIF. However, in recent years, minimally invasive TLIF (MIS-TLIF) has gained a high momentum, as it could minimize the risk of infection, blood loss, and post-operative complications pertaining to fusion surgery. Further advancement in visualizing and guiding techniques along with grafting cage and materials are continuously improving the safety and efficacy of MIS-TLIF. These assistive techniques are also playing a crucial role to increase and improve the learning curve of surgeons. However, achieving an appropriate output through TLIF still remains a challenge, which might be synergized through 3D-printing and tissue engineering-based regenerative therapy. Owing to their differentiation potential, biomaterials such as stem/progenitor cells may contribute to restructuring lost or damaged tissues during MIS-TLIF, and this therapeutic efficacy could be further supplemented by platelet-derived biomaterials, leading to improved clinical outcomes. Thus, based on the above-mentioned strategies, we have comprehensively summarized recent developments in MIS-TLIF and its possible combinatorial regenerative therapies for rapid and long-term relief.

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Biocompatible MaterialsBone TransplantationCeramicsHumansIntervertebral Disc DegenerationLumbar VertebraeLumbosacral RegionMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresRegenerative MedicineSpinal FusionSpondylolisthesisTreatment OutcomeBiocompatible Materialsbone graftceramicsMIS-TLIFplatelet-derived biomaterialsstem cells

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PMID33807361
PMCPMC8037583
OpenAlexW3148024433

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