Journal of Spine

Hyeong-chun Park

Publications

• Research Article
  Mini-open and Conventional-open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Augmented by Pedicle Screw Fixation: Comparisonal Result of Clinical, Perioperative Parametric, Functional and Radiological Assessments
  Author(s): Chang Hyun Oh, Dongkeun Hyun, Seung Hwan Yoon and Hyeong-chun ParkChang Hyun Oh, Dongkeun Hyun, Seung Hwan Yoon and Hyeong-chun Park
  
  Background: Despite numerous reports on mini-open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), there exists a few studies to compare directly mini-open TLIF and conventional-open TLIF procedures. This study evaluated the usefulness and safety of mini-open TLIF for degenerative lumbar diseases and instabilities. Material and methods: Sixty-eight patients underwent TLIF with pedicle screw fixation for degenerative disc disease or spondylolisthesis with more than 12 months follow-up; 22 patients underwent mini-open TLIF and 46 patients underwent conventional-open TLIF. Data of incision, perioperative parameters, complications, fusion rate, and clinical data were reviewed. Results: The length of incision was shorter in mini-open TLIF group (p=0.04), but satisfaction rate of incision was not statistically different (p=0.18). The VAS and mODI we.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000136

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