The aim of this meta-analysis and systematic review is to summarize and critically analyze
the influence of surgery-related factors in lumbar interbody fusion for degenerative spine …

(57) ABSTRACT A spinal implant is provided having an elongate member with a longitudinal
axis and threads extending over at least a por tion of the outer surface thereof. The implant …

Object Previous studies of surgical complications associated with posterior lumbar interbody
fusion (PLIF) are of limited value due to intrastudy variation in instrumentation and fusion …

Background: We are aware of no reports on the surgical results of posterior lumbar interbody
fusion in elderly patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical and …

The present invention provides a novel method and appa ratus for effecting spinal facet
fusion. More particularly, the present invention comprises the provision and use of a novel …

A spinal implant including an at least one screw disposed within a wedge body is herein
provided. The implant can be configured for placement with a facet joint in an intra-facet …

Purpose To compare the results between unilateral and bilateral pedicle screw (PS) fixation
for the patients with degenerative lumbar diseases. Methods A systematic review and meta …

(57) ABSTRACT A spinal implant including a stabilization member coupled to an elongate
member is herein provided. The implant can be configured for placement within a facet joint …

(57) ABSTRACT A implantable interference device configured for intra-facet placement
within a facet joint is provided. The device includes a shank capable of engaging opposing …

Object The purpose of this study was to analyze the surgical outcomes in cases involving
elderly patients who underwent single-level instrumented mini-open transforaminal lumbar …