Page:Lumbar degenerative disc disease
Introduction Low back pain is a very common complaint, affecting up to 80% of individuals at some point throughout their lifetime.1,2 In whole, low back pain is a common primary care complaint and may… Other labels:
Page:Lumbar spondylolisthesis
Introduction Spondylolisthesis is the anterior translation or displacement of one vertebral body relative to the caudal vertebral body.1,2 The condition has five distinct types: Isthmic Degenerative T… Other labels:
Page:Thoracolumbar trauma
Introduction Trauma to the lumbar or thoracic spine remains a clinical challenge from a diagnostic and management perspective. In general, trauma to this region can be subdivided into low-energy and h… Other labels:
Page:Transforaminal and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF and PLIF)
Several fusion techniques are available for lumbar arthrodesis. Fusions in the lumbar spine can be achieved with or without the aid of instrumentation, and can be performed through various anatomic ap… Other labels: