Outcomes of autograft alone versus PEEK+ autograft interbody fusion in the treatment of adult lumbar isthmic spondylolisthesis

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and internal fixation are widely used for treating lumbar spondylolisthesis and have shown good therapeutic effects [1,2]. Autografts and interbody cages are used in PLIF. The spinous process, lamina, and facet joint obtained from decompressive surgical resection are good graft materials for PLIF [3,4], and while the use of a cage can provide better anterior interbody support than a simple autograft, it is more expensive.

Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - January 30, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Gang Wang, Dunfu Han, Zhenglin Cao, Honggang Guan, Tianhang Xuan Source Type: research