Expandable Interbody Cages in 1-3 Level Circumferential Lumbar Arthrodesis with 2-Year Follow up: A Retrospective Study.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Currently, static interbody cages are the gold standard for achieving solid arthrodesis in the spine, enhancing segmental stability, obtaining neuroforaminal decompression, and improving as well as maintaining segmental lordosis. It is well known that restoring sagittal balance and segmental lordosis is crucial for long-term outcomes in lumbar spine fusion. For some cases, expandable interbody cages are emerging as an alternative to static cages. This study aims to evaluate the radiographic outcomes and complications of standard open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF). Methods: A standard open TLIF procedure using expandable cages was performed at 1 to 3 levels in 71 patients (129 levels in total), with a follow-up of two years. All patients underwent

SUBMITTER: Marco F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12649532 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature