Posterior Fusion

Posterior Fusion: Common Approach to Spinal Fusion Surgery

A posterior approach to spine fusion surgery is historically the most commonly used technique. There are three main posterior fusion techniques: posterolateral gutter fusion surgery, posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery, and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion surgery.

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