Accessing the Spine The surgeon creates two small incisions in the patient's side. These incisions are much smaller than those used in traditional back surgery. A probe is inserted...
XLIF: Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
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Lumbar Treatment Options
PLIF: Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
What Is A Minimally Invasive PLIF? Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a type of spine surgery that involves approaching the spine from the back (posterior) of the body to place...
YESS Selective Endoscopic Discectomy™
What is the YESS Selective Endoscopic Discectomy Procedure? 1. Guide Wire Inserted After the disc protrusion is confirmed, a guide wire is inserted to the affected disc. The surgeon...
Micro Endoscopic Discectomy
This minimally-invasive procedure is performed through a tubular device. It is designed to relieve pain caused by herniated discs pressing on nerve roots. This surgery is usually...
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
What is A Lumbar Microdiscectomy? A lumbar microdiscectomy is an operation that involves using a surgical microscope and microsurgical techniques to access and treat the lumbar spine. By...
TLIF: Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
What Is A Minimally Invasive TLIF? Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a form of spine surgery in which the lumbar spine is approached through an incision in the back. The...
AXIALIF: Axial Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Preparation The patient is anesthetized and placed in a face down position to allow access to the lower back. The area is cleaned and sterilized. Creating...
ALIF: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
What is an ALIF? Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a spine surgery that involves approaching the spine from the front (anterior) of the body to...
Spinal Fusion Surgery
What is Spinal Fusion Surgery? Spinal fusion is a surgical technique in which one or more of the vertebrae of the spine are joined together (fused) to stop them from moving against each...