Lumbar spine disease constitutes the most common condition affecting the spine. Degeneration among all other pathologies frequently impairs the normal functioning of the lumbar spine. Lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) surgery is, thus, the most common surgery performed by spine surgeons, neuro, and orthopaedic surgeons. LIF techniques have evolved and been modified over decades for the best clinical outcomes. The advent of newer technologies and instrumentation have further minimized tissue damages. Spine surgeons, who need to be versatile, need to have sufficient knowledge about pros and cons of each approach to get the best clinical outcomes. This book is a reference resource to fulfil that purpose.

Salient Features:

The discussion elaborates on different LIF procedures.Provides an overview algorithm to use different available procedures in various clinical scenarios based on the advantages of each procedure.Eminent international and national experts have shared their expertise and experiences in their chapters.

 

<p>1. History of Lumbar Interbody Fusion<br>2. Indications for Lumbar Interbody Fusion<br>3. Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Overview and Technical Considerations<br>4. Minimally Invasive Surgical Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion<br>5. Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion<br>6. Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion<br>7. Lateral Interbody Fusion: Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion/Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion<br>8. Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Indications, Technique, and Complications<br>9. Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion<br>10. Implants and Biologics in Lumbar Interbody Fusion<br>11. Complications and Revision in Lumbar Interbody Fusion<br>12. Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Clinico-radiological Outcomes<br>13. Current Literature Evidence for Lumbar Interbody Fusion<br>14. Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Lumbar Interbody Fusion<br>15. Case Vignettes</p>