Higher screw-to-cage length ratios in standalone lateral interbody fusion using integrated, expandable implants provide more predictable outcomes with less variability: A 2-year follow-up study

Higher screw-to-cage ratios (0.83-1.0) in standalone eLLIFp constructs may enhance consistency in leg pain relief without increasing complications. Maximizing screw length relative to cage dimensions may optimize outcomes and reduce variability in standalone LLIF.

Authors

Gregory M. Malham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7200-2211)
Dean T Biddau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2011-3734)
Nigel R. Munday (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5344-1609)
Dean McKenzie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0006-9062)

Institutions

Queensland University of Technology (AU)
Epworth Hospital (AU)
Myer Foundation (AU)
Swinburne University of Technology (AU)

Publication Details

Journal: North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ)
Published: 2025-10-28
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xnsj.2025.100817
Primary Topic: Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
Type: article
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article

Higher screw-to-cage length ratios in standalone lateral interbody fusion using integrated, expandable implants provide more predictable outcomes with less variability: A 2-year follow-up study

Gregory M. Malham, Dean T Biddau, Nigel R. Munday, Dean McKenzie

Oct 28, 2025

North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ)

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

article

Higher screw-to-cage length ratios in standalone lateral interbody fusion using integrated, expandable implants provide more predictable outcomes with less variability: A 2-year follow-up study

Gregory M. Malham, Dean T Biddau, Nigel R. Munday, Dean McKenzie

October 28, 2025article en

Abstract

Higher screw-to-cage ratios (0.83-1.0) in standalone eLLIFp constructs may enhance consistency in leg pain relief without increasing complications. Maximizing screw length relative to cage dimensions may optimize outcomes and reduce variability in standalone LLIF.

North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ)Vol. 24

Queensland University of Technology (AU), Epworth Hospital (AU), Myer Foundation (AU), Swinburne University of Technology (AU)

Openalex Percentile: Top 51%

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

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Higher screw-to-cage length ratios in standalone lateral interbody fusion using integrated, expandable implants provide more predictable outcomes with less variability: A 2-year follow-up study — Gregory M. Malham, Dean T Biddau, et al. · North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ) (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS