Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedure
Conditions
Keywords
anterior lumbar interbody fusion
Brief summary
During the period 1989-1999, a number of patients underwent an ALIF-procedure. Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure (ALIF) is a type of lumbar spinal fusion. The approach of the lumbar region is by incision of the abdominal wall. The intervertebral disc is removed and replaced by a bone graft. These patients form the population of this study. The goal of this study is to evaluate their current medical condition and to determine the clinical outcome. The clinical result will be stipulated by means of standardized questionnaires (VAS-score, Oswestry low Back Pain Questionnaire and SF-36)
Interventions
PROCEDUREAnterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure
Sponsors
University Hospital, Ghent
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* An Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure between 1999 and 2005
Exclusion criteria
* None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A clinical evaluation before an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure. | Baseline | The clinical result will be stipulated by means of standardized questionnaires. |
| A clinical evaluation after an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure. | 5 years after the operation | The clinical result will be stipulated by means of standardized questionnaires. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Union of the vertebrae. | 1 day (At the standard follow up consultation) | Standard post operative X-ray. |
Countries
Belgium
Outcome results
None listed