Clinical and radiological outcome of minimally invasive posterior lumbar interbody fusion in primary versus revision surgery
PurposeThe aim of this study is to compare the clinical and radiological outcome of minimally invasive posterior lumbar interbody fusion (MI PLIF) in revision and primary cases.MethodsIn a retrospective study, we compared the clinical and radiological results of MI PLIF for lytic spondylolisthesis (n 28) and recurrent radiculopathy after herniated disc surgery (n 28) Clinical outcome was assessed using the visual analogue score (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Quality of life was assessed with the Euroqol 5d (EQ5D) the EQ5D VAS and the WHOQOL BREF.ResultsThe follow up was 5.1 (SD 2.3) years. The decrease in VAS scores was significant and comparable in both groups. We found significantly better ODI and quality of life scores for the patients with lytic spondylolisthesis. The radiological outcome showed only one non union, and subsidence occurred in both groups at an equal amount.ConclusionThe MI PLIF technique is a safe procedure with only few complications and a high fusion rate. It was successful in both groups, but the quality of life and ODI are better in primary cases.
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research