Who Is This Procedure For?
Patients with degenerative disc disease or lumbar instability. Individuals who are candidates for minimally invasive fusion and wish to avoid extensive muscle disruption. Those with conditions like spondylolisthesis or mild spinal deformity.
Procedure Information
- •XLIF provides an innovative lateral approach to spinal fusion.
- •By accessing the spine from the side, our doctors at NYCSD can remove the affected disc and insert a fusion cage with minimal disturbance to the back muscles.
- •This results in reduced postoperative pain, shorter recovery times, and effective restoration of disc height and alignment.
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