SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2023
Comparison between oblique lumbar interbody fusion and posterior lumbar interbody fusion for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Oblique lumbar interbody fusion versus posterior lumbar interbody fusion for adjacent segment disease following prior lumbar fusion: a meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Comparison of the short-term efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with the application of a expandable versus PEEK cage for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2026Article
- The Anterolateral Transpedicular Transverse Process Screw Technique: Surgical Techniques, Biomechanical study and Preliminary Outcomes.Orthopaedic surgery · 2026Article
- Comparative analysis of oblique lumbar interbody fusion and posterior lumbar interbody fusion for L5-S1 level: clinical and radiological outcomes.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 · 2026Article
- Exoscopic Extraforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Disease: Technical Considerations and Clinical Outcomes During the Early Learning Curve.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Navigation-assisted vs robot -assisted unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion for single-level lumbar degenerative disease: a retrospective comparative study.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2026Article
- Mid-term effects of posterior versus oblique lumbar interbody fusion on spinopelvic alignment and clinical outcomes in lumbar spinal stenosis: a retrospective comparative cohort study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- The Limited Evidence Base for Multilevel Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Its Consequences for Clinical Conclusions: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Trajectory and influencing factors of changes in anxiety and depression in elderly patients after lumbar interbody fusion.World journal of psychiatry · 2026Article
- Comparison of clinical efficacy between endoscope-assisted oblique lumbar interbody fusion and posterior lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Global research landscape and citation dynamics of oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF): A bibliometric analysis of the 100 most influential articles.Brain & spine · 2026Review
- Radiographic Analysis of Early Changes in Upper Adjacent Segments After Fusion Surgery: OLIF vs. PLIF.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Assessment of Injury Incidence and Radiological Outcomes in OLIF L5/S1: Iliac Bifurcation Versus Prepsoas Approach.Korean journal of neurotrauma · 2025Article
- Biomechanical evaluation of oblique lateral interbody fusion with various fixation methods for degenerative lumbar scoliosis: a finite element analysis considering different bone densities.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Clinical application of unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion in lumbar degenerative diseases: a multi-center study.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Single-position OLIF combined with percutaneous posterior fixation under O-arm navigation for the treatment of grade II lumbar spondylolisthesis: clinical and radiologic outcomes.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Stand-alone extreme lateral interbody fusion (stand-alone XLIF) to treat radicular symptoms in patients with lumbar degenerative scoliosis: A monocentric observational study.Brain & spine · 2025Article
- Rat Model of Neuropathic Pain Induced by Spinal Nerve Ligation: A New Approach via an Oblique Lateral Incision.Journal of pain research · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) has produced good results for lumbar degenerative diseases (LDDs), its efficacy vis-a-vis posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) remains controversial. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the clinical efficacy of OLIF and PLIF for the treatment of LDDs.
methodsA comprehensive assessment of the literature was conducted, and the quality of retrieved studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Clinical parameters included the visual analog scale (VAS), and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for pain, disability, and functional levels. Statistical analysis related to operative time, intraoperative bleeding, length of hospital stay, lumbar lordosis angle, postoperative disc height, and complication rates was performed. The PROSPERO number for the present systematic review is CRD42023406695.
resultsIn total, 574 patients (287 for OLIF, 287 for PLIF) from eight studies were included. The combined mean postoperative difference in ODI and lumbar VAS scores was - 1.22 and - 0.43, respectively. In postoperative disc, height between OLIF and PLIF was 2.05. The combined advantage ratio of the total surgical complication rate and the mean difference in lumbar lordosis angle between OLIF and PLIF were 0.46 and 1.72, respectively. The combined mean difference in intraoperative blood loss and postoperative hospital stay between OLIF and PLIF was - 128.67 and - 2.32, respectively.
conclusionBoth the OLIF and PLIF interventions showed good clinical efficacy for LDDs. However, OLIF demonstrated a superior advantage in terms of intraoperative bleeding, hospital stay, degree of postoperative disc height recovery, and postoperative complication rate.
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