Use of lordotic cages in L5-S1 Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) procedures

J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2020 Jul-Aug;34(4 Suppl. 3):23-28. Congress of the Italian Orthopaedic Research Society.

Abstract

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) has gained popularity in the last few years, thanks to its numerous advantages. Recently the use of lordotic cages has been described, allowing theoretically a better lordosis restoration of the lumbar disc space. We described the results obtained with the use of lordotic cages in 27 patients who underwent ALIF procedure for L5-S1 disc degenerative disease, in terms of segmental lordosis and global lumbar lordosis changes.

Keywords: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF); Lordotic cages; anterior lumbar surgery; degenerative disc disease; minimally invasive anterior spinal fusion.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc*
  • Lordosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lordosis* / surgery
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery
  • Lumbosacral Region / diagnostic imaging
  • Lumbosacral Region / surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Treatment Outcome