- Study compares OLIF and TLIF outcomes in older patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.
- OLIF resulted in shorter hospital stays and reduced postoperative complications.
- OLIF showed improved spinal alignment and fewer cases of deep vein thrombosis.
- Higher proportion of OLIF patients achieved significant disability improvements at 1 year.
- OLIF may be less suitable for complex spinal anatomy or vascular constraints.
- Researchers recommended larger multicenter studies for broader validation.
Source: BMC Surgery
