Research progress on OLIF combined with internal fixation in the treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis complicated with osteoporosis
ZHANG Zhen-hao
CUI Wei
WANG Wen-chi
NI Hao
WEN Chen-kai
Abstract：Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis (DLS) is a common condition in elderly patients, leading to low back and leg pain. It is often accompanied by osteoporosis, significantly affecting individuals' health and quality of life. Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) are widely used in the treatment of DLS. However, these methods have limitations due to factors such as significant blood loss and postoperative persistent low back pain. In contrast, Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion (OLIF) offers advantages such as minimally invasive approach, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery. OLIF combined with internal fixation not only improves surgical outcomes but also reduces the incidence of postoperative complications. However, complications such as fusion cage subsidence are more likely to occur when performing internal fixation in osteoporotic patients. The optimal supplementary fixation method for OLIF in osteoporotic patients remains unclear. This article summarizes the relevant literature at home and abroad in recent years, and reviews the research progress of OLIF in the treatment of DLS with osteoporosis by different internal fixation methods.
Keywords：SpondylolysisLumbar vertebraeOsteoporosisSpinal fusionPostoperative complicationsReview
Publication Date：2025-07-19
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 617-622 )