Journal of Spine

Per Freitag

Publications

• Research Article
  Sagittal Lumbar Alignment Following Axial Lumbar Interbody Fusion with TranS1
  Author(s): Nitin Kukkar, CPT Matthew C Mai, Ashim Gupta, Devraj Banerjee, Neru Bedi, Benjamin J Main and Per FreitagNitin Kukkar, CPT Matthew C Mai, Ashim Gupta, Devraj Banerjee, Neru Bedi, Benjamin J Main and Per Freitag
  
  Design: Retrospective study. Objective: To examine and compare pre/postoperative sagittal alignment of the lumbar spine following AxiaLIF® and to identify patient category with respect to preservation/restoration of lumbar lordosis. Background: Interbody arthrodesisis an effective treatment for lower back pain and provides immediate structural support with high fusion rates. AxiaLIF® is an interbody device to be implanted through a paracoccygeal approach. Sagittal alignment change after AxiaLIF® has not been studied in past literature. Methods: Retrospective study of all patients who underwent a 360° lumbar interbody fusion at L5-S1 and L4-S1 with AxiaLIF® between Nov. 2008 and Sept. 2009. Surgeries were performed with patients prone on a Jackson table. Lumbar Cobb ang.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000143

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