ArticleInternational journal of spine surgery2023
Early Clinical Outcomes of the Prone Transpsoas Lumbar Interbody Fusion Technique.
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- The Efficacy of Prone Single-Position Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Symptomatic Cranial Adjacent Segment Degeneration.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Single-Position Lumbar Fusion Online Videos for Patient Education: Understandability, Reliability, and Quality.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2025Article
- Establishment of the prone transpsoas fusion surgery in Australia-a survey and analysis of major complications in early adopters.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2025Article
- Prone Lateral Transpsoas Approach to the Spine: A Technical Guide for Mastery.International journal of spine surgery · 2025Article
- Prone transpsoas lateral interbody fusion with retractor-mounted camera and heads-up display: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2024Article
- Prone Single Position Approach to Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of spine surgery · 2024Article
- Clinical Outcomes of Prone Transpsoas Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A 1-Year Follow-Up.International journal of spine surgery · 2024Article
- Clinical and radiographic outcomes following 120 consecutive patients undergoing prone transpsoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion.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 · 2024Article
- Single Position Prone Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Review of the Current Literature.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2024Review
- Early Experience with Prone Lateral Interbody Fusion in Deformity Correction: A Single-Institution Experience.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- The Evolution of Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Journey from Past to Present.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe prone transpsoas (PTP) approach for lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is a relatively novel technique. Currently, little is known about its associated complications and early patient-reported outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of LLIF performed via the PTP approach on sagittal radiographic parameters, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and rates of complications.
methodsA retrospective review was performed of 82 consecutive patients who underwent LLIF via a PTP technique. Lumbar lordosis (LL), segmental lordosis (SL), anterior disc height (ADH), and posterior disc height (PDH) were measured on preoperative, initial postoperative, and 3-month postoperative radiographs. PROMs including the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI); the visual analog scale (VAS); and pain portions of the EQ5D, VAS back, and VAS leg ratings were collected at the preoperative and subsequent postoperative visits. Length of hospital stay and postoperative complications related to the procedure were recorded.
resultsSignificant improvements were seen at the initial (4.5° ± 8.6°,
conclusionsWhile early PROMs and correction of sagittal radiographic parameters show promising results for the PTP approach for LLIF, it is not without risks. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: PTP interbody fusion is an emerging technique that allows for simultaneous access to the anterior and posterior columns of the lumbar spine. This early case series demonstrates significant improvement in functional outcomes and lumbar lordosis with a safety profile comparable to other well-established techniques. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3:
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