08 January 2022>: Clinical Research
Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion with Anterolateral Screw Fixation Is as Effective as with Posterior Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in Treating Single-Segment Mild Degenerative Lumbar Diseases
Yunshan Guo 1CG* , Xiaodong Wang 1BF* , Yibing Li 1CE , Kuo Jiang 1DE , Bo Chen 2D , Jing An 2CF , Dingjun Hao 1AG* , Huimin Hu 1AE*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.934985
Med Sci Monit 2022; 28:e934985
Figure 1 Surgical technique(A) A 3.0-cm centered skin incision was made in projection of the target segment; (B) the tubular retractor system was placed in the targeting disc; (C) the mold of the cage was tested and examined under a fluoroscope; (D) the cage was placed and examined under a fluoroscope; (E) the cage was directly observed in the intervertebral space; (F) intraoperative fluoroscopy in the anteroposterior position; (G) intraoperative fluoroscopy in the lateral position; and (H) the surgical wound after suturing.