Single transverse-orientation cage via XXXX -TLIF approach for the treatment of @entity179 : a technical note.

@entity1 @entity248 @entity190 @entity260 @entity1515 @entity179 @entity717
BACKGROUND: Single transverse cage placed in the anterior vertebral column can better maintain lumbar @entity1515 and sagittal alignment and is frequently used via the lateral transpsoas approach. However, there is no clear description in the literature of the steps required to place the single transverse cage during the instrumented transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedure for the treatment of @entity179 . The objective of this study is to describe the technique using single transverse-orientation cage when performing TLIF procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We present 18 illustrative cases in which single transverse-orientation cage was placed according to a step-by-step technique that can be used during the TLIF procedure. Information acquired included procedure time, intraoperative @entity190 and @entity260 . The preoperative and postoperative @entity717 Index (ODI) and the visual analogue scale (VAS) scores were recorded. Changes in disc height and segmental @entity1515 were measured at radiographs. RESULTS: The single transverse-orientation cage was successfully placed in 18 @entity1 in a stepwise technique to achieve lumbar fusion. Using this technique, the @entity1 significantly improved clinically and radiographically at postoperative visits. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first report demonstrating the safety and efficacy of instrumented TLIF with single transverse-orientation cage for the treatment of @entity179 . Single transverse-orientation cage via @entity248 -TLIF approach can maintain @entity1515 and avoid the unique complications of lateral transpsoas approach. Understanding the options for cage placement is important for surgeons considering the use of this technique.
