Chapter 12 - New methods of interspinous indirect decompression and fusion
Editor
R. T. Deer, & S. Diwan
Department
Neurosurgery
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Title
Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques: Modern Approaches
Abstract
Interspinous fusion (ISF) has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional pedicle screw instrumentation for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and spondylolisthesis. This chapter provides an overview of the clinical rationale, patient selection criteria, surgical techniques, and outcomes associated with commonly used ISF systems, including ZIP, StabiLink, Minuteman, and InSpan. Device-specific approaches, intraoperative considerations, and clinical results are reviewed, highlighting the role of ISF in contemporary spine care, especially for elderly or medically complex patients.
First Page
153
Last Page
158
DOI
10.1016/B978-0-443-27568-5.00013-0
Publication Date
5-1-2026
Publisher
Academic Press
Recommended Citation
Falowski, S. M., Mehta, P., Boev, A., Lawandy, M., & Kurian, R. (2026). Chapter 12 - New methods of interspinous indirect decompression and fusion. Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques: Modern Approaches, 153-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-27568-5.00013-0