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  • Title: Posterior lumbar interbody fusion using spinous process and laminae.
    Author: Hu MW, Liu ZL, Zhou Y, Shu Y, Chen CL, Yuan X.
    Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br; 2012 Mar; 94(3):373-7. PubMed ID: 22371546.
    Abstract:
    Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is indicated for many patients with pain and/or instability of the lumbar spine. We performed 36 PLIF procedures using the patient's lumbar spinous process and laminae, which were inserted as a bone graft between two vertebral bodies without using a cage. The mean lumbar lordosis and mean disc height to vertebral body ratio were restored and preserved after surgery. There were no serious complications. These results suggest that this procedure is safe and effective.
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