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Schema showing why LIF incapable of providing optimal lumbar lordosis. Less flexibility in the ALL obstructs anterior opening of the disc space and degenerated facet joints obstruct posterior column closing. These factors may prevent improved segmental lordosis with LIF. LIF, lateral lumbar interbody fusion; ALL, anterior longitudinal ligament.
