L5-S1 is the exact spot where the lumbar spine ends and the sacral spine begins ... Individuals with a greater tilt will usually have a higher risk of spondylolisthesis. Spinal fusion surgery can be ...

Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), also referred to as a herniated disc, is a common spine pathology that occurs approximately 95% of the time at the L4-L5 or L5-S1 level (Fisher et al., ...

1) Cases with previous lumbar surgery. 2) Cases with previous spinal infection. 3) Other cases of lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF, TLIF ... showing culture negative L5-S1 POSD. Outcome data was ...

People with severe back problems may have a new option for relief. A revolutionary spinal fusion surgery is being developed ... is currently exclusive to the lumbar spine and may not be suitable ...