Lateral-PLIF for Lumbar Spinal Arthrodesis: A Detailed Step-By-Step Surgical Technique

作者： Donato Creatura1,2, Maria Rossella Fasinella3, Alberto Benato3,4, Alexis Morgado3, Gabriele Capo2, Cédric Y. Barrey3,5 1Department of Biomedical Sciences,Humanitas University, 2Neurosurgery Department,IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, 3Department of Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery,Pierre Wertheimer Hospital, GHE, Hospices Civils de Lyon and University Claude Bernard of Lyon, 4Department of Neurosurgery,Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, 5Laboratory of Biomechanics, ENSAM,Arts Et Metiers ParisTech

简介：

Lateral-PLIF is an advanced posterior lumbar interbody fusion technique allowing safer cage insertion with minimal neural manipulation. This article outlines the step-by-step procedure, highlighting the benefits of the bilateral approach, optimal cage orientation, high fusion rates, and low complication risks, offering a promising alternative to traditional PLIF.