Radiographic Assessment of Successful Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Systematic Review of Fusion Criteria in Randomized Trials.

ABSTRACT: Study TypeSystematic Scoping Review.IntroductionRadiographic assessment is crucial for diagnosing symptomatic pseudarthrosis and evaluating spinal fusion outcomes, yet no consensus exists on defining successful lumbar fusion. This scoping review presents criteria for imaging-based assessment after posterolateral and interbody lumbar fusion, aiming to guide consistent evaluation methods.MethodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search of Medline, Embase, and Scopus identified eligible randomized controlled trials and Federal Drug Administration clinical trials involving lumbar fusion. Studies on revision surgeries, non-lumbar fusions, adult spinal deformity, traumatic fractures, tumors, infections, or lacking defined fusion assessment methods were excluded. Data extraction focused

SUBMITTER: Yu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12484063 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature