Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: A retrospective study of Long-term pain relief and fusion outcomes

No long-term studies exist on-the effectiveness of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, This study sought to determine postoperative pain, disability, and fusion status of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion patients after >= 4 years to establish long-term outcomes. A retrospective analysis of 42 patient, with minimum 4-year follow-up-was conducted. Patients completed analog pain scale (VAS) and Oswestry functional capacity evaluation pre- and postoperatively. Statistically significant improvement was noted in VAS and Oswestry functional capacity evaluation scores. Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion is-effective in-alleviating intractable back pain over an extended time period. Solid radiographic fusion is unnecessary or clinically successful outcomes.