Journal of Spine

Praveenan Sivabalan

Publications

• Case Report
  Technical Note: The 80/20 Technique for Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion - A Combination of Open Decompression and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation
  Author(s): Ralph J Mobbs, Praveenan Sivabalan, Jane Li and Peter WilsonRalph J Mobbs, Praveenan Sivabalan, Jane Li and Peter Wilson
  
  Abstract Objective: To illustrate a hybrid technique that involves a combination of open decompression and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) and percutaneously placed pedicle screws. This technique allows for PLIF via a midline incision and approach, and decompression without compromise in operative time and visualisation. Furthermore, this approach is proposed to reduce post-operative wound pain by: smaller midline incision, significantly reduced muscle trauma by not dissecting the paraspinal muscles off the facet joint complex, avoidance of a posterolateral fusion to facilitate limited lateral muscle dissection off the transverse processes. Summary of background data: PLIF fusion rates are comparable to posterolateral fusion rates, as well as providing greater sagittal and coronal balance. There is positive evidence that degenerative spondylolisthesis with canal and/or forami.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000119

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