International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences

Functional outcome of spondylolisthesis treated by transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

2023, Volume 9 Issue 2

Functional outcome of spondylolisthesis treated by transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

Author(s): Dr. R Sakthivel, Dr. F Abdul Khader and Dr. Aruna Shreya J
Abstract: 
Introduction: Spondylolisthesis is defined as the forward displacement of a vertebra in relation to the vertebra below it. It is most common in the lower back.
Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze Functional outcome following Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Spondylolisthesis.
Methods: A total of 20 patients with spondylolistheis was treated in this study from November 2021 to October 2022.
Results: In Our study 11 patients had lesion at L4-L5 and 9 patients at L5-S1. We had 13 female and 7 male patients. Grade II (Myerding grading) of listhesis was common. Isthmic and degenerative spondylolisthesis was common. We had significant improvement in pain, disability, and physical function.
Conclusion: This study was able to show that transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion had good clinical outcome.

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International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences
How to cite this article:
Dr. R Sakthivel, Dr. F Abdul Khader, Dr. Aruna Shreya J. Functional outcome of spondylolisthesis treated by transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Int J Orthop Sci 2023;9(2):380-384. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2023.v9.i2e.3393
 
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