Single-Level Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion versus Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion at L5/S1 for an Obese Population.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Purpose: To compare perioperative outcomes, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) achievement rates for an obese patient cohort between single-level minimally invasive (MIS) transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) vs. anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF).

Does Baseline Mental Health Influence Outcomes among Workers' Compensation Claimants Undergoing Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion?

Study Design: This was a retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: This study investigated the influence of preoperative mental health on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) among workers' compensation (WC) recipients undergoing minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF).

Overview Of Literature: No studies have evaluated the impact of preoperative mental functioning on outcomes following MIS TLIF among WC claimants.