Determinants of lateral fusion in single-level oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion: a retrospective analysis of fusion patterns and clinical outcomes
Lateral fusion is a distinct OLIF feature influenced by osteophytes, bone density, and fixation type. It does not negatively affect cage subsidence or outcomes, but solid fusion remains essential for recovery. These findings enhance understanding of OLIF fusion and may guide surgical planning.
Authors
- Fan Shunwu
- Bao Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2270-7053)
- Fengdong Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2945-8707)
- Haixin Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7926-4855)
- Yongjun Tong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4718-9819)
- Fu Chudi
- Junhui Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7135-1420)
Institutions
- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital (CN)
- 117th Hospital of People's Liberation Army (CN)
- Zhejiang Hospital (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Asian Spine Journal
- Published
- 2025-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31616/asj.2025.0191
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province