Creating a Solid Posterolateral Fusion for a Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Technique Article.

Authors

Benjamin James, Ebube Emeson, Sohrab Virk

Published in

Clinical spine surgery. Oct 26, 2026. Epub Oct 26, 2026.

Abstract

A technique article.
Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion (MIS fusion) creates a biomechanical construct for bony healing while minimizing soft tissue injury. We offer a novel technique for augmenting fusion within the posterolateral elements of the lumbar spine, which include the facet joint and transverse processes.
Minimally invasive spinal fusions are designed to limit muscle dissection. We have outlined a process to perform a posterolateral fusion utilizing novel techniques for bone graft placement and creation of a fusion bed.
The article summarizes the surgical technique for MIS fusion in the posterolateral elements. Three cases of a minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, posterolateral fusion/decompression, and a posterolateral fusion in the setting of a lateral lumbar interbody fusion are presented. The associated 1-year postoperative computed tomography scans and patient-reported outcomes are shown.
The 3 cases of MIS posterolateral lumbar fusion demonstrate fusion mass formation. Patient-reported outcomes also show positive results compared with baseline values for the 3 illustrative cases.
Posterolateral fusion using MIS techniques can be challenging for surgeons. Our novel technique of bone graft placement with creation of a fusion bed shows positive clinical results.

PMID:
42945134
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 28 Oct 2026.

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