Open AccessNovel L5-S1 interbody fusion technique for root anomalies or abnormal root configurations of L5-S1 foramens
Author(s) -
Onur Yaman,
Ali Fahir Özer
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of craniovertebral junction and spine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 0976-9285
pISSN - 0974-8237
DOI - 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_33_18
Subject(s) - medicine , pseudarthrosis , sacrum , nerve root , arthrodesis , sagittal plane , lumbosacral joint , osteotomy , surgery , anatomy , alternative medicine , pathology
We show in this study that if a root anomaly does not permit access to the disc space in the usual way, the technique we define here can be used. If the patient has a root anomaly or an abnormal root configuration at this level, inevitably, an anterior approach is preferred.