Biomechanical Analysis of Wide Posterior Releases Compared With Inferior Facetectomy and Discectomy in the Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Spine

ConclusionsWide posterior release of the thoracolumbar spine allows significant correction and may be superior to inferior facetectomy in axial rotation. Although complete discectomy with PLL resection would likely allow greater correction, a more clinically realistic partial discectomy confers similar corrective potential in vitro compared with wide posterior release.Level of EvidenceNot applicable.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research