A Technical Nuance to Avoid Lumbar Five Radiculopathy with Anterior Lumbar Fusion and Posterior Instrumentation
The anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a well-established procedure used to treat a multitude of spinal pathologies. When performed at the L5-S1 level, the ALIF is often supplemented with posterior pedicle screw and rod fixation. Because the interbody device can restore disk and foraminal he...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Orthopedics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5514720 |