A spinal fusion technique used to stabilize the spinal vertebra as well as the disc or shock absorber between the vertebras. This procedure does not require a complete forceful retraction of the nerve roots.
The goal of a TLIF procedure is to reduce back pain/leg pain and nerve irritation. TLIF is designed to eliminate motion by fusing the front and back section of the spine - the...
There are several types of spinal fusion techniques, including the PLIF, ALIF, TLIF, and XLIF, among others. This article goes over the different procedures.