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Comprehensive Spine Surgery Findings Highlight Postoperative Infection Rates

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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.

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Video

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

Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a procedure that fuses the anterior and posterior columns of the spine through a posterior approach. A bone graft and interbody spacer stabilize the anterior portion while the posterior is locked in place with pedicle screws, rods and bone graft. This video provides an overview of TLIF surgery.

TLIF Back Surgery Indications and Technique

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:10 -0800

TLIF back surgery indications

Lumbar spine fusion may be recommended for disabling low back and leg symptoms that have not improved with non-surgical forms of treatment.

Conditions such as spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease or recurrent disc herniations are known to produce mechanical pain and may be indications for a spinal fusion. TLIF is designed to eliminate the disc as the source of mechanical back pain.

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Back Surgery

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:10 -0800

Spinal fusion surgery for back conditions

Spinal fusion (such as a TLIF) is a surgical technique to stabilize the spinal vertebra and the disc or shock absorber between the vertebra. Lumbar fusion surgery is designed to create solid bone between the adjoining vertebra, eliminating any movement between the bones. The goal of the surgery is to reduce pain and nerve irritation.

TLIF Back Surgery Success Rates and Risks

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:10 -0800

TLIF spinal fusion operation is a salvage procedure. For patients with disabling back pain and leg pain significant benefits can be obtained with a successful spinal fusion.

Review of Current Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion Systems

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

The following is a review of three types of minimally invasive systems currently used in the US for performing a spine fusion surgery with pedicle screw fixation.

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.