ISASS: Use of rhBMP-2 and autologous bone in PLIF display similar clinical outcomes

Similar outcomes in TLIF & PLIF after instrumented reduction in isthmic spondylolisthesis

Eur Spine J. 2016 May;25(5):1587-94

Dynamic instrumentation-supplemented PLIF of no difference to PLIF alone over 3-year follow-up

World Neurosurg. 2018 Sep;117:e228-e237. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.06.005

Lumbar spondylolisthesis: Low/moderate-quality evidence suggests PLIF is superior to PLF

Eur Spine J. 2014 Jan;23(1):43-56. doi: 10.1007/s00586-013-2880-8. Epub 2013 Jun 30.

Interspinous spacers versus PLIF in treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal diseases

Int Orthop. 2016 Jun;40(6):1135-42

The role of alendronate in osteoporosis patients undergoing PLIF

J Neurosurg Spine. 2011 Apr;14(4):500-7. doi: 10.3171/2010.11.SPINE10245. Epub 2011 Jan 28

Single preoperative dose of pregabalin 150mg offers short analgesic efficacy in PLIF cases

J Clin Anesth. 2016 Jun;31:149-53

High-dose TXA more effective than low-dose TXA and placebo for reducing blood loss in PLIF

Eur Spine J. 2017 Nov;26(11):2851-2857

ISASS 2016: Robot-assisted vs. freehand pedicle screw fixation may be more accurate & safe

IV and topical TXA superior to placebo for hematological outcomes after PLIF

World Neurosurg. 2019 Feb;122:e821-e827.

Efficacy of zoledronic acid following PLIF in patients with osteoporosis

Osteoporos Int. 2016 Apr;27(4):1469-76

Glass Ceramic Spacer Increase Fusion Areas Long-Term Compared to Titanium During PLIF Surgery

Clin Spine Surg. 2020 Aug-01;():. 10.1097/BSD.0000000000000950

Autologous bone cage in PLIF offers similar 2-year results to PEEK cage

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2016 Aug 30;17(1):374

Preemptive analgesia may reduce pain & postop complication following lumbar fusion surgery

Eur Spine J. 2016 May;25(5):1614-9.

Techniques of lumbar-sacral spine fusion in spondylosis

Spine J. 2011 Jul;11(7):668-76. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2011.04.026. Epub 2011 Jun 8

Unilateral vs. bilateral pedicle screw fixation for short-segment lumbar spinal fusion

Int Orthop. 2016 Feb;40(2):355-64

Unilateral (Wiltse approach) VS bilateral pedicle fixation for lumbar degeneration

J Neurosurg Spine. 2014 Jan;20(1):53-9. doi: 10.3171/2013.9.SPINE1392. Epub 2013 Nov 15.

Some benefits seen with minimally invasive vs. open surgery posterior lumbar fusion

J Neurosurg Spine. 2016 Mar;24(3):416-27

Comparative efficacy of minimally invasive surgery for posterior lumbar fusion

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Jun;472(6):1727-37. doi: 10.1007/s11999-014-3465-5.

Draw-back technique safe and effective in slip reduction for isthmic spondylolisthesis

Eur Spine J. 2014 Jan;23(1):172-9. doi: 10.1007/s00586-013-2858-6. Epub 2013 Jun 14