Primary single level posterior and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion perioperative risk profile and risk factor analysis: A retrospective review of 520 consecutive cases at a single academic center.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Posterior and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF and TLIF) are very common spine procedures performed today, primarily for degenerative pathology. There are many people each year who undergo primary single level TLIF or PLIF, therefore the acute risk profile is important information...