Rates of Postoperative Complications and Approach-related Neurological Symptoms After L4-L5 Lateral Transpsoas Lumbar Interbody Fusion Compared With Upper Lumbar Levels.

Michael T NolteSapan D GandhiAustin Q NguyenZakariah K SiyajiAli Z PirachaKrishn KhannaAugustus J RushEvan D ShehaFrank M Phillips

Published in: Clinical spine surgery (2022)

LLIF surgery at the L4-L5 level is associated with a similar infrequent likelihood of approach-related complications and postoperative hip pain, thigh dysesthesias, and hip flexor weakness when compared with upper lumbar level LLIF. Careful patient selection, meticulous use of real-time neuromonitoring, and an understanding of the anatomic location of the lumbar plexus to the working corridor are critical to success.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
total hip arthroplasty
patients undergoing
pain management
case report
risk factors
neuropathic pain
depressive symptoms
coronary artery disease
spinal cord