An interbody fusion surgery involves adding bone graft to an area of the spine to set up a biological response that causes the bones to fuse together, immobilizing a particular part of the spine. The fusion is often accomplished using an interbody cage to facilitate the bone growth.
The PLIF (Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion) is a surgery designed to fuse painful vertebral segments in order to stop the painful motion. This article provides an overview o...
The anterior approach to spine surgery allows the surgeon to have direct access to the degenerated disc without having to manipulate any nerve roots. Better correction of the ...
In general, there are two main approaches to spinal fusion, a surgery designed to stop low back pain caused by painful motion of the vertebrae. One of the main differences...