Oblique lumbar interbody fusion versus posterior lumbar interbody fusion for adjacent segment disease following prior lumbar fusion: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) and posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) are established techniques for the revision of adjacent segment disease (ASD) following prior lumbar fusion, yet the optimal approach remains controversial. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the clinical, surgical, and radiological outcomes of OLIF versus PLIF in ASD patients.

Methods

A systematic search was performed in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, and CNKI without time restriction. Studies comparing OLIF and PLIF for ASD were included. Data were pooled using a random-effects model. Primary outcomes encompassed Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for back/leg pain, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), operative time, estimated blood loss (EBL), length of hospital

SUBMITTER: Chen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12519601 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature