{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Biportal endoscopic-assisted cortical bone trajectory screw placement and lumbar interbody fusion.
{Author}: Zhu C;Liang J;Pan H;Zhang W;
{Journal}: Acta Neurochir (Wien)
{Volume}: 166
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 Feb 8
{Factor}: 2.816
{DOI}: 10.1007/s00701-024-05986-3
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Endoscopically assisted screw fixation with lumbar interbody fusion is rarely performed. We succeeded in implanting the cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screws under the guidance of unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE).<BR><B>METHODS: </B>We attempted endoscopically assisted screw fixation in a patient with degenerative spondylolisthesis. Through a third portal, ipsilateral CBT screws were implanted without complications.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>We successfully performed unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion (ULIF) with CBT and reversed CBT screws. Compared with percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) placement, this procedure is a minimally invasive, endoscopic alternative that allows precise screw placement.