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The article summarizes a study comparing the benefits of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) and open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (OTLIF). The study involved 250 adults who underwent MIS-TLIF due to lumbar degenerative diseases. Data was collected from the patients’ medical records and a standardized questionnaire. The study found that MIS-TLIF was associated with significantly lower blood loss, shorter operation time, and improved patient outcomes based on the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). The length of hospitalization stays was also close to being significant. Overall, the study showed that MIS-TLIF is a gentler approach that promotes faster recovery compared to OTLIF. The majority of patients (84.8%) reported satisfaction with the surgery
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The study describes the benefits of MIS-TLIF (minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion) and compares them with OTLIF (open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion). It compares blood loss, length of hospitalization stays (LOS), operation time, and return of the patient to the environment. A total of 250 adults (109 males and 141 females), mean age 59.5 ± 12.6, who underwent MIS-TLIF in the Neurosurgery Clinic (NSC) Ruzomberok, Slovakia, because of lumbar degenerative diseases…
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J Clin Med. 2023 Jul 18;12(14):4755. doi: 10.3390/jcm12144755.ABSTRACTThe study describes the benefits of MIS-TLIF (minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion) and compares them with OTLIF (open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion). It compares blood loss, length of hospitalization stays (LOS), operation time, and return of the patient to the environment. A total of 250 adults (109,
J Clin Med. 2023 Jul 18;12(14):4755. doi: 10.3390/jcm12144755.
ABSTRACT
The study describes the benefits of MIS-TLIF (minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion) and compares them with OTLIF (open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion). It compares blood loss, length of hospitalization stays (LOS), operation time, and return of the patient to the environment. A total of 250 adults (109 males and 141 females), mean age 59.5 ± 12.6, who underwent MIS-TLIF in the Neurosurgery Clinic (NSC) Ruzomberok, Slovakia, because of lumbar degenerative diseases (LDD), participated in this retrospective study. Data were obtained from the patients’ medical records and from the standardized Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) index questionnaire. To compare ODI in our study sample, we used the Student’s Paired Sample Test. To compare the MIS-TLIF and OTLIF approaches, a meta-analysis was conducted. Confidence intervals were 95% CI. The test of homogeneity (Chi-square (Q)) and the degree of heterogeneity (I2 test) among the included studies were used. Statistical analyses were two-sided (α = 0.05). All monitored parameters were significantly better in MIS-TLIF group: blood loss (p < 0.001), operation time (p < 0.001), and ODI changes (p < 0.001). LOS (p < 0.042) were close to the significance level. ODI in the study sample decreased by 33.44% points after MIS-TLIF, and it significantly increased as well (p < 0.001). The percentage of patients who were satisfied with the surgery they underwent was 84.8%. The study confirmed that the MIS-TLIF method is in general gentler for the patient and allows the faster regeneration of patient's health status compared to OTLIF.
PMID:37510873 | DOI:10.3390/jcm12144755
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Latest Developments in Minimally Invasive Spinal Treatment in Slovakia and Its Comparison with an Open Approach for the Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Diseases
