Commentary: Is bilateral pedicle screw fixation necessary when performing a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion? An analysis of clinical outcomes, radiographic outcomes, and cost

摘要

The transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedure allows for an anterior and posterolateral fusion through a single posterior approach. Furthermore, the approach to the intervertebral space is more lateral than the traditional posterior lumbar interbody fusion approach and theoretically minimizes retraction of the traversing nerve when preparing the interbody space and placing the interbody cage and/or bone graft.