A Modified Cage Insertion Device For Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery

International Journal of Pharmacy and Biomedical Engineering

© 2021 by SSRG - IJPBE Journal

Volume 8 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : Sangram A. Sathe, Amit C. Nemade, Soham V. Kulkarni, Swapnil P. Wadkar

10.14445/23942576/IJPBE-V8I2P102

How to Cite?

Sangram A. Sathe, Amit C. Nemade, Soham V. Kulkarni, Swapnil P. Wadkar, "A Modified Cage Insertion Device For Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery," SSRG International Journal of Pharmacy and Biomedical Engineering, vol. 8,  no. 2, pp. 6-10, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942576/IJPBE-V8I2P102

Abstract:

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion is the most widely used approach for treating Spondylolisthesis. Interbody fusion devices are inserted in the Lumbar region for degenerative disc diseases. Use of guideways makes the surgery more complex. The proposed insertion device is an attempt to eliminates the use of a guideway threby providing smooth and injury free surgical operation. The device performs two functions including positioning and holding the cage while performing the surgery. Positioning method and holding mechanism of the device are further discussed in the paper. Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) device provides suitable disc height and ensured the load bearing capacity of the spine maintained. The prposed device mechanism disclosed is effective to implement than using guideways. Moreover, the provided locking pins provide secure locking of the cage because of its excellent strength. The proposed insertion device is relatively simple and compact in design with maximum insertion tube diameter of 12 mm.

Keywords:

Degenerative Disc Diseases, Pedicle screw, Spine, Spondylolisthesis, Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)

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