
Spine
Lumbar spondylolisthesis: Low/moderate-quality evidence suggests PLIF is superior to PLF
Eur Spine J. 2014 Jan;23(1):43-56. doi: 10.1007/s00586-013-2880-8. Epub 2013 Jun 30.This systematic review/ meta-analysis was comprised of four RCTs and five comparative observational studies (520 patients), and was conducted to compare the efficacy of posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) versus posterolateral fusion (PLF) for the treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis. Low-/moderate-quality evidence suggested favourable outcomes with PLIF compared to PLF in terms of clinical satisfaction and function, fusion rates, and reduction in postoperative pain. No significant differences were found between groups in terms of complication rate, blood loss, and operating time.
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