Single-level TLIF Versus LLIF at L4-5: A Comparison of Patient-reported Outcomes and Recovery Ratios.

Kevin C JacobMadhav R PatelMax A RibotMichael C PrabhuHanna PawlowskiNisheka N VanjaniKern Singh

Published in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2022)

LLIF demonstrated significantly reduced length of stay, postoperative narcotic consumption, and postoperative nausea/vomiting and significantly improved VAS back at 6 months and VAS leg at 12 weeks and 6 months versus TLIF. Although 2-year PROMs and RRs did not significantly differ, our findings may suggest improved midterm follow-up pain scores for LLIF patients.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
patients undergoing
end stage renal disease
chronic pain
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
chemotherapy induced
spinal cord injury
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported