Neurological Complications After Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Incidence, Patterns, and Risk Factors in a 545-Patient Cohort
Introduction: Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) provides effective anterior column reconstruction while avoiding extensive posterior dissection; however, its transpsoas trajectory places the lumbar plexus at risk of neurological complications. The incidence, clinical patterns, and predictors of these events remain...