Abstract:Study Design. Retrospective cohort.Objective. To compare the rate of adjacent segment disease (ASD) in patients undergoing anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) versus transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) for the treatment of degenerative stenosis and spondylolisthesis. Summary of Background Data. ALIF and TLIF are frequently used to treat Lumbar stenosis and spondylolisthesis. While both approaches have distinct advantages, it is unclear whether there are any differences in rates of ASD and postope… Show more
“…We would like to address the methodology and outcomes in this study that utilizes PearlDiver to compare rates of adjacent segment disease (ASD) following Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. The authors define ASD as an additional revision procedure and suggest ALIF has a significantly greater risk of subsequent ASD 1 This definition of ASD lacks specificity within the scope of PearlDiver.…”
“…We would like to address the methodology and outcomes in this study that utilizes PearlDiver to compare rates of adjacent segment disease (ASD) following Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. The authors define ASD as an additional revision procedure and suggest ALIF has a significantly greater risk of subsequent ASD 1 This definition of ASD lacks specificity within the scope of PearlDiver.…”
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