J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1984 Sep;13(3):459-464.

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

The posterior lumbar interbody fusion not only has the advantage of avoiding collapse of the motion segment, it also accomplishes wide decompression of all neural components and distraction of the interverteral disc space. The modified technique of posterior lumbar interbody fusion with preservation of facet and cortical plate alleviates postoperative slippage and settlement. And also, modern improvements in operative illumination, better control of epidural hemorrhage by proper positioning of the patient, and the use of Surgicel as a tamponade in retracting epidural veins and dura definitely improve the technical feasibility of PLIF. Recently we encountered 3 cases of PLIF and the postoperative results were excellent.

Keyword

Posterior lumber interbody fusion; Low back pain; Spinal instability; Failed back syndrome

MeSH Terms

Decompression
Hemorrhage
Humans
Lighting
Low Back Pain
Veins
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