Functional outcome of spondylolisthesis treated by transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

Abstract

Introduction: Spondylolisthesis is defined as the forward displacement of a vertebra in relation to the vertebra below it. It is most common in the lower back.Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze Functional outcome following Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Spondylolisthesis. Methods: A total of 20 patients with spondylolistheis was treated in this study from November 2021 to October 2022.Results: In Our study 11 patients had lesion at L4-L5 and 9 patients at L5-S1. We had 13 female and 7 male patients. Grade II (Myerding grading) of listhesis was common. Isthmic and degenerative spondylolisthesis was common. We had significant improvement in pain, disability, and physical function.Conclusion: This study was able to show that transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion had good clinical outcome.