Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Window, non-window 3D-printed titanium cages had similar outcomes, interbody fusion rates
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion performed with a non-window-type 3D-printed porous titanium cage had similar clinical outcomes and comparable interbody fusion rates compared with those who received window-type cages, according to results.
Stand-alone ALIF yielded good outcomes for patients with symptomatic disc degeneration
Published results showed stand-alone anterior lumbar interbody fusion improved outcomes and reduced back and leg pain without the need for posterior fixation in patients with symptomatic disc degeneration.
Dynamic sagittal tether may yield faster return to work vs. lumbar interbody fusion
CHICAGO — Results presented here showed decompression and dynamic sagittal tether stabilization for degenerative spondylolisthesis may yield faster return to work and activities of daily living compared with lumbar interbody fusion.
DePuy Synthes receives FDA 510(k) clearance of MIS lumbar interbody fusion platform
DePuy Synthes has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Teligen system, a platform of digital tools for minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion procedures, according to a company press release.
Stryker launches 3D-printed lumbar interbody fusion device
Stryker has announced the launch of the Monterey AL, a 3D-printed anterior lumbar interbody fusion implant with solid and porous structure options, according to a company press release.
Bone morphogenetic protein increases risk of symptomatic pseudarthrosis after ALIF
Zavation Medical Products receives FDA clearance for lumbar interbody fusion device
Zavation Medical Products LLC has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its eZspand Lateral, an expandable lumbar interbody fusion device, according to a press release.
Titanium cage may be effective alternative to PEEK cage for interbody fusion
Published results showed use of a titanium posterior lumbar cage for interbody fusion may be an effective alternative to polyetheretherketone cages regarding patient-reported outcomes and radiological parameters of surgical success.
Total posterior spine system is a cost-effective option for spondylolisthesis, stenosis
Compared with transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, the Total Posterior Spine System by Premia Spine is a more cost-effective option for treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis and stenosis, according to results.