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World J Clin Cases. Apr 16, 2013; 1(1): 4-12
Published online Apr 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i1.4
Published online Apr 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i1.4
Current concepts on spinal arthrodesis in degenerative disorders of the lumbar spine
Marios G Lykissas, Alexander Aichmair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10021, United States
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to this paper.
Correspondence to: Marios G Lykissas, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, United States. mariolyk@yahoo.com
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Received: January 13, 2013
Revised: March 26, 2013
Accepted: March 28, 2013
Published online: April 16, 2013
Revised: March 26, 2013
Accepted: March 28, 2013
Published online: April 16, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: There is a broad spectrum of surgical techniques that can be performed in order to fuse lumbar motions segments. The aim of this study was to review well-established procedures for lumbar spinal fusion with the main focus on current concepts on spinal arthrodesis and motion-sparing techniques in degenerative disorders of the lumbar spine, including minimally invasive interbody fusion, total disc arthroplasty, nucleus replacement systems, percutaneous implantation of pedicle and facet screws, facet arthroplasty, and interspinous implants.