PLIF

Posterolateral vs. Interbody Fusion: The Two Main Approaches to Spinal Fusion

Ben Parr — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:16:03 -0700

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 between these two approaches is where the bone graft is laid in the spine to form the fusion.

Posterolateral fusion:

Additional Spinal Fusion Surgery Factors and Considerations

Ben Parr — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:29:44 -0800

In addition to the spinal fusion approach used, there are a number of other factors to be considered before spine fusion surgery. The following discusses several other considerations.

After Posterolateral Gutter Fusion Surgery: Risks and Complications

Ben Parr — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:00:20 -0800

After posterolateral gutter spine fusion surgery, the body engages in a natural process to repair itself, which usually means growing bone. As the harvested bone graft grows and adheres to the transverse processes, such as between L4 and L5 (lumbar segment 4 and lumbar segment 5), the spinal fusion is achieved and motion at that segment is stopped. Spine surgery instrumentation (medical devices, such as pedicle screws or cages) is sometimes used as an adjunct to obtain a solid fusion.

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:33 -0800

Definition

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:40 -0800

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a procedure performed by approaching the spine through the low back. It involves the insertion of a bone graft into the disc space to help the vertebrae to fuse together. This video provides an overview of PLIF surgery.

Modern Spine Fusion Techniques

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:07 -0800

The two primary types of medical devices used in a spinal fusion surgery include pedicle screws and anterior interbody cages or spacers. When it has been determined that a spine fusion is appropriate, the surgical technique utilized may vary.

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) Surgery

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:19 -0800

More Spinal Fusion Info:

Lumbar Spinal Fusion

Elements of Spinal Fusion

Spinal Fusion Recovery

Spinal Fusion History