Core Procedures Posterior Approach Microdiscectomy Foraminotomy Laminectomy Posterolateral fusion (PLF), posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) Vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty Lumbar osteotomies Lateral Approach Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) Anterior Approach Anterior lumbar…
Introduction Despite advances in our understanding of spinal pathologies, diagnostics, implant designs, and biological adjuncts, there is a significantly sized cohort of patients who fail to achieve resolution of pain following surgery or have recurrent symptoms after surgery. Revision spine…
Summary of Key Points Pseudoarthrosis of the spine is defined as a failure of bony union. Symptoms include persistent pain, failure of instrumentation, and instability. Diagnosis of pseudoarthrosis remains a challenge and requires high clinical suspicion, as well as utilization…
Core Procedures Posterior Approach Microdiscectomy Foraminotomy Laminectomy Posterolateral fusion (PLF), posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) Vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty Lumbar osteotomies Lateral Approach Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) Anterior Approach Anterior lumbar…