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Lateral interbody fusion for adjacent segment disease: a narrative review.

Christopher L AntonacciFrancine ZengCasey JacksonIan J WellingtonSeema M PatelSean M Esmende
Published in: Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) (2024)
LIF has emerged as a minimally invasive and effective surgical treatment for ASD. This mini-review suggests that LIF provides a solid foundational biomechanical construct that has been paired with good patient-reported, clinical, and radiographic outcomes. While further research is required, current literature suggests that LIF for ASD results in fewer complications, decreased morbidity, and decreased need for subsequent surgery compared to other commonly utilized techniques.
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