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Complication rate by TLIF approach.
| Complications | MI | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Infection | 6.9% | 23.5% |
| UTI | 3.4% | 11.8% |
| Neurologic deficits | 20.7% | 11.8% |
| Screw/Cage complications | 44.8% | 11.8% |
| CSF leak | 10.3% | 5.9% |
| Blood transfusion/coagulation | 3.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 10.5% | 23.4% |
