A Study on the Clinical Use of a New Expandable OLIF Cage With Posterior Bone Grafting in Lumbar Spine Surgery

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a novel expandable OLIF (Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion) cage with posterior bone grafting in patients with lumbar degenerative diseases. OLIF is a minimally invasive spinal surgery technique that restores intervertebral height and relieves nerve compression by placing a cage into the disc space.

The new device allows surgeons to adjust the height of the cage during surgery and deliver bone grafts through a special channel after expansion. This study compares the outcomes of patients receiving the new cage versus those treated with a conventional OLIF cage.

The trial will assess pain relief, functional improvement, spinal stability, fusion success, and potential complications. Radiological images and patient-reported scores (like VAS and ODI) will be collected over 12 months. The study includes patients aged 40 to 80 with single-level lumbar spine disease who have not improved after at least 6 months of conservative treatment.

This study will help determine whether the new expandable cage offers clinical advantages and better long-term outcomes for patients undergoing OLIF surgery.