Yosuke Ogata, Toshiaki Kotani, Takahiro Sunami, Shun Okuwaki, Shuhei Ohyama, Yasushi Iijima, Kotaro Sakashita, Shuhei Iwata, Kohei Okuyama, Tsuyoshi Sakuma, Tsutomu Akazawa, Shohei Minami, Seiji Ohtori, Masao Koda, Masashi Yamazaki
INTRODUCTION: Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) techniques have been extensively used in adult spinal deformity surgery. Preoperative knowledge of the optimal position of the patient on the surgical table is essential for a safe procedure. Therefore, this study aims to determine the optimal angle for positioning the patient on the surgical table during LLIF using three-dimensional computed tomography (3DCT). METHODS: Data from 59 patients (2 males, 57 females, mean age 66...
March 27, 2024: Spine surgery and related research