Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion with Interspinous Fastener Provides Comparable Clinical Outcome and Fusion Rate to Pedicle Screws

ConclusionThe less invasive ISF combined with PLIF provided comparable clinical outcome and a similar bone fusion rate to pedicle screws. The ISF could potentially serve as a new alternative for lumbar degenerative diseases.

Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - May 24, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wei ‐min Huang, Xing‐ming Yu, Xiao‐duo Xu, Ruo‐xian Song, Li‐li Yu, Xiu‐chun Yu Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research