Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) versus posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) in lumbar spondylolisthesis, a systematic review and meta-analysis

Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) are both frequently used as surgical treatment for lumbar spondylolisthesis. Due to the unilateral transforaminal route to the intervertebral space used in TLIF, opposed to the bilateral route used in PLIF, TLIF could be associated with fewer complications, shorter duration of surgery, and less blood loss, while effectiveness of both techniques on back and/or leg pain is equal.

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