Unilateral instrumented transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion provides effective results

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Similar outcomes in TLIF & PLIF after instrumented reduction in isthmic spondylolisthesis

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COA 2013: Unilateral pedicle screw instrumented MI transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

ALIF + TDR vs. 2-level circumferential fusion + TLIF for lumbar degenerative disc disease

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The effects of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in degenerative lumbar disorders

Eur Spine J. 2013 Sep;22(9):2022-9

TLIF suggested to be not cost-effective compared to intrumented PLF in cLBP

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Unilateral TLIF comparable to bilateral in two-level degenerative lumbar disorders

Int Orthop. 2014 Jan;38(1):111-6. doi: 10.1007/s00264-013-2026-y.

Similar fusion success with PEEK cage with and without titanium coating in TLIF

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Clinical outcome improved similarly with uni- and bilaterally instrumented MIS TLIF

J Clin Neurosci. 2014 Sep;21(9):1612-6

ISASS: XLIF and TLIF for treatment of low-grade spondylolisthesis

Fusion rates improved with instrumented posterolateral lumbar fusion versus uninstrumented

Eur Spine J. 2014 Sep;23(9):1918-26

Instrumented posterior interbody fusion and posterolateral fusion for low-back pain

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Bone marrow concentrate improves fusion with allograft in posterolateral fusion

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Minimally invasive TLIF in lumbar disorder: promising outcomes but high radiation exposure

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The use of OP-1 (BMP-7) is not recommended for instrumented single-level lumbar fusion

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016 Mar 16;98(6):441-8

Improved safety, pain, and efficacy with minimally TLIF for degenerative lumbar disease

Eur Spine J. 2015 May;24(5):1017-30.

Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with unilateral fixation versus bilateral fixation

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Topical TXA superior to placebo in reducing blood loss after instrumented posterior spinal fusion

Asian Spine J. 2019 Feb;13(1):146-154.

Benefits of navigation for TLIF included shorter incision, less blood loss, & shorter stay

Orthopedics. 2016 Sep 1;39(5):e857-62

Unilateral vs. bilateral pedicle screw fixation offer similar pain and functional outcomes

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