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Praveen V Mummaneni1, Gerald E Rodts.
Abstract
The mini-open approach for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion is described in detail. Operating room setup and surgical positioning are demonstrated. Our methods of retractor placement and techniques for optimal surgical exposure are discussed. The surgical technique used for decompression and fusion is presented in detail. The surgical pearls and pitfalls of the mini-open TLIF are described and illustrated.Mesh:
Year: 2005 PMID: 16234672 DOI: 10.1227/01.neu.0000176408.95304.f3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurosurgery ISSN: 0148-396X Impact factor: 4.654