Anterior longitudinal ligament release from a posterior approach: an alternative to three-column osteotomy

Han, Nathan; Pratt, Nathan; Usmani, M. Farooq; Hayman, Erik; Jones, Salazar; Johnsen, Parker H.; Thomson, Alexandra E.; Ye, Ivan; Chryssikos, Timothy; Sharma, Ashish; Olexa, Joshua; Cavanaugh, Daniel L.; Koh, Eugene Y.; Buraimoh, Kendall; Ludwig, Steven C.; Sansur, Charles A.

doi:10.1007/s00586-021-07100-y

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“…Patients with hip-spine syndrome represent a unique treatment challenge with special considerations. In fact, in severe spinal deformities such as in this case, vertebral column resection using osteotomies constitute the standard management [14] which can be supplemented by anterior column support using ALIF [15] or TLIF to restore lordosis [16] . While some hip or spine pathologies have little impact on treatments of either condition, hip flexion contracture with or without hip osteoarthritis resistant to physical therapy has significant implications on spinal realignment in the setting of sagittal deformity.…”

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Bilateral psoas release for long standing hip-spine syndrome: surgical technique and case report

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Balmaceno-Criss

Daher

et al. 2023

North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ)

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Bilateral psoas release for long standing hip-spine syndrome: surgical technique and case report

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Balmaceno-Criss

Daher

et al. 2023

North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ)

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“…86 In particular, surgical methods such as the cantilever technique (c-TLIF) incorporate bilateral facetectomy and posterior column compression in conjunction with expansion of the anterior column through release of the anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL), mechanically inducing further sagittal correction. [87][88][89] In this regard the open TLIF can approach the lordotic success of the ALIF, though this potential evades the MIS-TLIF as the restricted operative view eliminates the ability for contralateral facetectomy or safe ALL release. Current data regarding lordosis restoration following MIS-TLIF is variable, highlighting the need for further investigation.…”

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“…Open TLIFs also have potential for considerable lordotic restoration, accomplishing comprehensive bilateral anterior column stabilization through a unilateral approach [ 86 ]. In particular, surgical methods such as the cantilever technique (c-TLIF) incorporate bilateral facetectomy and posterior column compression in conjunction with expansion of the anterior column through release of the anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL), mechanically inducing further sagittal correction [ 87 - 89 ]. In this regard the open TLIF can approach the lordotic success of the ALIF, though this potential evades the MIS-TLIF as the restricted operative view eliminates the ability for contralateral facetectomy or safe ALL release.…”

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History and Evolution of the Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

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The minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) is a popular surgical technique for lumbar arthrodesis, widely considered to hold great efficacy while conferring an impressive safety profile through the minimization of soft tissue damage. This elegant approach to lumbar stabilization is the byproduct of several innovations throughout the past century. In 1934, Mixter and Barr’s paper in the New England Journal of Medicine elucidated the role of disc herniation in spinal instability and radiculopathy, prompting surgeons to explore new approaches and instruments to access the disc space. In 1944, Briggs and Milligan published their novel technique, the posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), involving continuous removal of vertebral bone chips and replacement of the disc with a round bone peg. The following decades witnessed several PLIF modifications, including the addition of long pedicle screws. In 1982, Harms and Rolinger sought to redefine the posterior corridor by approaching the disc space through the intervertebral foramen, establishing the transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF). In the 1990s, lumbar spine surgery experienced a paradigm shift, with surgeons placing increased emphasis on tissuesparing minimally invasive techniques. Spurred by this revolution, Foley and Lefkowitz published the novel MIS-TLIF technique in 2002. The MIS-TLIF has demonstrated comparable surgical outcomes to the TLIF, with an improved safety profile. Here, we present a view into the history of the posterior-approach treatment of the discogenic radiculopathy, culminating in the MIS-TLIF. Additionally, we evaluate the hallmark characteristics, technical variability, and reported outcomes of the modern MIS-TLIF and take a brief look at technologies that may define the future MIS-TLIF.

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Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with or without release of the anterior longitudinal ligament: A single-center, retrospective observational cohort study

Högl-Roy,

Hejrati,

Stengel

et al. 2024

North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ)

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Anterior longitudinal ligament release from a posterior approach: an alternative to three-column osteotomy

Cited by 3 publications

References 16 publications

Bilateral psoas release for long standing hip-spine syndrome: surgical technique and case report

Bilateral psoas release for long standing hip-spine syndrome: surgical technique and case report

History and Evolution of the Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with or without release of the anterior longitudinal ligament: A single-center, retrospective observational cohort study

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