Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Discogram Concordant Pain

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  • TCTodd M. Chapman
    Todd M. Chapman
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Abstract
Twenty-two patients undergoing anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) for discogram concordant low-back pain were retrospectively evaluated by objective criteria. Results were poor in all two-level fusions. Among single-level fusions, there were 35% good, 18% fair, and 47% poor results. Patients with previous surgery or workmen's compensation did poorly as a group despite positive discography. Subjective results were difficult to assess.