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L5 S1 fusion is major surgery whereby the L5/S1 disc is removed and the L5 and S1 spinal bones are stabilized by hardware. Indications for L5 S1 fusion are debilitating pain and dysfunction arising from degenerative disc disease, slipped disc, fractures, recurrent herniation, sciatica, scoliosis, and spinal canal narrowing.
The procedure did not gain immediate favor because of low success rates; about 36% to 52% of patients found significant pain relief and about 32% to 56% had a successful fusion of vertebral bones. 2 Kunc Z, Sourek K, Bret J. Transabdominal anterior interbody fusion of spondylolisthesis L5-S1.
2 Σεπ 2017 · ALIF is particularly useful for procedures at the L4/L5 & L5/S1 level as it allows excellent visualization and access to ventral surface of the disc space. The ALIF approach has demonstrated high fusion rates, good radiological outcomes, good restoration of disc height & lordosis, and also a reduced risk for dural injuries ( 3 , 7 , 8 ).
29 Νοε 2022 · How successful is ALIF surgery? The majority of studies show that ALIF leads to a successful fusion between the vertebrae in at least 90% of cases, with many studies showing rates of fusion in greater than 95% of cases.
4 Μαρ 2020 · The novel stand-alone Idys-ALIF system with anterior plate fixation for fusion of L5–S1 is capable of improving global and segmental LL, offers high fusion rates and minimal complications. In addition, L5–S1 fusion results in a change in the pelvic parameters postoperatively.
8 Μαΐ 2023 · ALIF stands for “Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion.”. It is a surgical procedure used to treat lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, or other spinal conditions. In an ALIF surgery, the surgeon makes an incision in the front of the patient’s abdomen, near the lower back, to access the lumbar spine.
2 Ιαν 2024 · How successful are ALIF surgeries? Research shows ALIF successfully treats symptoms from conditions that damage vertebral disks. One study showed successful bone fusion in 99% of ALIF surgeries.
