Miniopen Oblique Lateral L5-S1 Interbody Fusion: A Report of 2 Cases

Figure 1

(a) Posterior movement of the TLIF cage 6 months after surgery (). (b) The patient was placed in a lateral decubitus position. Midportion of the L5-S1 disk. A 5 cm skin incision was made 10 cm anterior from the midportion of the L5-S1 disk. (c) MRI showing right foraminal stenosis between L5 and S1 because of the cage. Arrow indicates the approach between major vessels.

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