Current strategies for the restoration of adequate lordosis during lumbar fusion

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World Journal of Orthopedics

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World J Orthop. Jan 18, 2015; 6(1): 117-126
Published online Jan 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i1.117

Table 5 Technical key points permitting to restore lordosis

Operative positioning	Avoid knee-chest position
Release	Allow for mobilization of the spinal segments
Instrumentation	Contouring of the rod
	Screw-rod connection
	Interbody implants
Spinal osteotomies	Indicated only when the spine is fixed in kyphotic position
Surgical sequence	AP sequence should be promoted

Citation: Barrey C, Darnis A. Current strategies for the restoration of adequate lordosis during lumbar fusion. World J Orthop 2015; 6(1): 117-126
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v6/i1/117.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v6.i1.117

Barrey C, Darnis A. Current strategies for the restoration of adequate lordosis during lumbar fusion. World J Orthop 2015; 6(1): 117-126 [PMID: 25621216 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i1.117]

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