@article{JSS4393,
author = {Chason Ziino and Jaclyn A. Konopka and Remi M. Ajiboye and Justin B. Ledesma and Jayme C. B. Koltsov and Ivan Cheng},
title = {Single position versus lateral-then-prone positioning for lateral interbody fusion and pedicle screw fixation},
journal = {Journal of Spine Surgery},
volume = {4},
number = {4},
year = {2018},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Background: To compare perioperative and radiographic outcomes following lateral lumbar interbody fusions in two cohorts of patients who either underwent single position or dual position surgery.
Methods: Patients over the age of 18 with degenerative lumbar pathology who underwent a lumbar interbody fusion via lateral access from 2012–2015 from a single surgeon met inclusion criteria. Patients who underwent combined procedures, had a history of retroperitoneal surgery, or had inadequate preoperative imaging were excluded. Patients who remained in the lateral decubitus position for pedicle screw fixation [single-position (SP)] were compared to those turned prone [dual-position (DP)]. Demographics, surgical details, and perioperative outcomes were compared between groups.
Results: A total of 42 SP and 24 DP patients were analyzed. The DP group had a 44.4-minute longer operating room time compared to the SP group (P},
issn = {2414-4630}, url = {https://jss.amegroups.org/article/view/4393}
}