ANTERIOR LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION
Journal Title: Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery - Year 2013, Vol 24, Issue 3
Abstract
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion has been developing in parallel with industrial development during the last 20 years, and nowadays is becoming more popular at the L2–5 level. As the technique develops, the advantages are increasing and complications related to the approach are decreasing. In this review, the technical details and methods to protect from complications are underlined.
Authors and Affiliations
Halil BURÇ, Gürsel SAKA, Yener ERKEN, Mehmet AYDOĞAN
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