Finite Element Analysis of a Novel Fusion Strategy in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

<div>(a)–(c) Model-A, with hybrid internal fixation (ipsilateral pedicle screw fixation and contralateral translaminar facet screw fixation)+horizontal single cage implantation. (d)–(f) Model-B, with BPS fixation+horizontal single cage implantation. (g)–(i) Model-C, with BPS fixation+45° oblique single cage implantation.</div>

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Figure 2: Finite Element Analysis of a Novel Fusion Strategy in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion 