From: L4/5 accessibility for extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF): a radiological study
(Angle in degrees) | Access from the right side | Access from the left side |
---|---|---|
Number of patients | Number of patients | |
α = 0 | 67 | 60 |
α > 0 | 33 | 40 |
α < 15 | 30 | 37 |
α > 15 | 3 | 3 |
Mean value (degrees) of all measured angles α | 3 | 3.3 |
SD (degrees) of all measured angles α | 4.7 | 4.9 |