Interbody Fusions in the Lumbar Spine: A Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lumbar interbody fusion is among the most common types of spinal surgery performed. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a number of different approaches to the intervertebral space, as well as differing implant materials. Questions remain over which approaches and materials are best for achieving fusion and restoring disc height.

Questions/purposes

We reviewed the literature on the advantages and disadvantages of various methods and devices used to achieve and augment fusion between the disc spaces in the lumbar spine.

Methods

Using search terms specific to lumbar interbody fusion, we searched PubMed and Google Scholar and identified 4993 articles. We excluded those that did not report clinical outcomes, involved cervical interbody devices, were an

SUBMITTER: Verma R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7253570 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature