Who Is This Procedure For?
Patients with degenerative disc disease or lumbar instability. Individuals suffering from chronic low back pain unresponsive to conservative management. Those requiring restoration of disc height and proper spinal alignment.
Procedure Information
- •In ALIF, the damaged disc is accessed through the abdomen, allowing for removal of the diseased tissue and insertion of a fusion device.
- •This procedure not only decompresses nerve structures but also helps to restore the natural curvature and alignment of the lumbar spine.
- •At NYCSD, our doctors emphasize precision and safety to maximize fusion success and patient comfort.
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