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Short-term Clinical Outcome of Cortical Bone Trajectory Compared With the Traditional "Open" and Minimal Invasive Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - 75 YearsAllJos M. A. Kuijlen
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

A combined prospective cohort study and retrospective analysis of previously collected data. Three different techniques for posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) are compared: CBT-PLIF, MI-PLIF and open PLIF. A total of 180 patients are included, who will be followed up to 6 weeks postoperatively.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-75 years * Degenerative or spondylolytic spondylolisthesis * Neurogenic claudication and/or radicular leg pain * Low grade (Meyerding grade l and ll) * Persistent complaints for over 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Previous spine fusion surgery at the same level * Osteoporosis * Active infection or prior infection at the surgical site * Active cancer * Spondylolisthesis grade lll or greater * More than one symptomatic level that needs fusion * Pregnancy * Contraindication for surgery * Severe mental or psychiatric disorder * Substance abuse * Inadequate knowledge of Dutch language * Morbid obesity (body mass index \>40)
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What it tests

  • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
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Where

1 site
UMCG
Groningen, Netherlands
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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