Interbody Fusion

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:

Comprehensive Spine Surgery Findings Highlight Postoperative Infection Rates

cmaynard — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:07:11 -0800

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Interbody Spine Fusion Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:39 -0800

Interbody spine fusion is designed to be a less invasive way of obtaining a spinal fusion. It uses two threaded titanium cylinders to hold the vertebrae in proper position while the spine fusion occurs. This video gives a clear picture of how an interbody spine fusion surgery works.

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.

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) Surgery

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

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Lumbar Spinal Fusion

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Spinal Fusion Recovery

Spinal Fusion History

Minimally Invasive Anterior Approach Spine Surgery

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:15 -0800

The minimally invasive anterior approach for spine fusion surgery is in many ways an ideal technique for gaining access to the disc space in the lumbar spine with minimal risks or unwanted after effects for the patient. The anterior approach (from the front—through the abdomen) allows the surgeon to:

Completely remove the painful degenerative disc while restoring the disc to its native disc height
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