Spinous process clamps and ALIF

Case contributed by Tudor Hughes
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Elderly
Gender: Unknown

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

x-ray

L3/L4/L5/S1 anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) with zero-profile integrated interbody cage and screws are combined with spinous process clamps.

Case Discussion

Spinous process clamps are devices for posterior fixation by securing adjacent spinous processes, providing a degree of stabilization without pedicle screws or rods. They offer a minimally invasive alternative with smaller incisions and less tissue disruption. They are commonly combined with spinal fusion (e.g., ALIF, TLIF) or as part of motion preservation and interspinous distraction.

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