Longitudinal analysis of radiological parameters after monosegmental lumbar instrumentation and posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) compared with transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF).

J Orthop · 2025 · PMC12172983 · PMID 40535833

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did not reach statistical significanceno p-value reported

Additionally, the L4/5 segment seems to have greater long-term correction potential compared to the L5/S1 segment, although this did not reach statistical significance.

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a clear trendno p-value reported

Even though the postoperative significant increase in lordosis was not entirely sustained during follow-up, a clear trend can be identified.

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