TLIF, or transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, is a unique spinal fusion approach that involves placing bone grafts with a cage device in between vertebrae to
Spinal fusions are a surgical technique that fuses two or more vertebrae. This procedure fuses two vertebrae by using orthopedic devices, bone grafts, and tissue
Posterolateral lumbar fusion can correct spinal problems involving the lumbar, or lower region of the back, without removing the discs. This surgical technique adapts to
Treating scoliosis requires multiple approaches, as scoliosis can develop anywhere throughout the spine anatomy. Open surgery methods are a commonly used type of treatment, and
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, also known as PLIF, works similarly to Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. The PLIF technique uses multiple incisions that line up bilaterally
Surgeries are quickly being reinvented towards a “minimally invasive” goal, because it causes shorter incisions, less damage to the muscles and ligaments, less blood trauma,
When is a Discectomy Necessary? Discs are spongy, cartilage structures throughout the spine’s vertebrae that protect the bones from causing irritations to the muscles, nerves,
Lumbar laminectomies can help relieve excess pressure along the spine’s nerves, and combining this procedure with a spinal fusion can help treat disc problems associated
A lumbar laminectomy is used to help relieve excess pressure on the spinal nerves located in the lower back or lumbar region. This pressure can
Learn More About Lumbar corpectomy & Fusion This procedure is performed when it’s necessary to remove disc material or vertebral bone to reduce the pressure
Direct lateral interbody fusion, also known as DLIF, approaches the spine through the patient’s side instead of through the spine’s back or front. The DLIF
Balloon Kyphoplasty is an effective treatment for compression fractures, providing meaningful relief from pain, enhanced quality of life, and restored mobility to patients suffering from
The anterior scoliosis method approaches the spine’s front region, approaching the spinal cord through its body and discs to correct scoliosis curvatures. The vertebrae arch
Slipped discs, spondylolisthesis, fractured vertebrae, abnormal curvature of the spine, and complications resulting from disc degeneration can all be treated with ALIF surgery. During the
When approaching the spine, surgeons can use either the anterior or posterior methods to correct scoliosis. At the same time, the goal of treating scoliosis
