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Methods: This is a prospective observational case\u2013control study. From March 2018 to June 2020, 28 consecutive patients with lumbar degenerative disease underwent an ATP approach, with the insertion of a new axially expandable cage, which was used as a stand-alone procedure or followed by posterior percutaneous pedicle fixation. Results: Twenty-eight patients in both groups met the inclusion criteria. The mean follow-up time was 31.2 months (range of 13\u201337). The clinical results were not significantly different, although in the control group, two major intraoperative complications were recorded, and slight improvements in ODI and SF-36 scores were observed in the study group. The radiological results showed a less frequent incidence of subsidence and a higher rate of fusion in the study group compared to controls. Conclusions: The axially expandable oblique cage for lumbar inter body fusion, specifically designed for the ATP approach, represents an innovation and a technical improvement. The insertion and the axial expansion technique are safe and easy. 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