Abstract
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) was first reported in 1906 and is currently an acceptable option for surgical treatment of spondylolisthesis. A careful preoperative evaluation is critical, as most complications are approach related. Both retroperitoneal and transperitoneal approaches are utilized for exposing the lower lumbar levels most commonly associated with spondylolisthesis. A wide variety of options are available for the interbody graft, including autogenous bone grafts and titanium cages, as well as graft adjuncts such as bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP-2). Both radiographic results and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) studies have established ALIF as a reliable procedure for the treatment of spondylolisthesis. Known complications of ALIF include vascular damage, injury to peritoneal viscera, ileus, and retrograde ejaculation.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Spondylolisthesis |
| Subtitle of host publication | Diagnosis, Non-Surgical Management, and Surgical Techniques: Second Edition |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 207-220 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031272530 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783031272523 |
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| State | Published - Jan 1 2023 |
Keywords
- Anterior lumbar interbody fusion
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Spondylolisthesis treatment
- Surgical technique