67
Participants
Start Date
June 30, 2012
Primary Completion Date
June 30, 2014
Study Completion Date
September 30, 2014
Open PLIF (posterior lumbar interbody fusion)
The PLIF procedure achieves access to the degenerated disc from the back of the spine.
MAS PLIF
The MAS PLIF technique is a minimally invasive variant of the traditional PLIF procedure. It is similarly performed through a single midline posterior incision but is conducted through a more medialized posterior approach.
WellSpan Orthopedics-York, York
Kuether Brain and Spine, Greensboro
Nova Neurosurgical Brain and Spine, Greensboro
Scott and White Healthcare, Temple
Lead Sponsor
NuVasive
INDUSTRY