Is TLIF anterior or posterior?

TLIF fuses the anterior (front) and posterior (back) columns of the spine through a single posterior approach. The anterior portion of the spine is stabilized by the bone graft and interbody spacer. The posterior column is locked in place with pedicle screws, rods, and bone graft.

What is a PLF spine surgery?

A posterior lumbar fusion (PLF) uses bone grafts along the side of the spine bones, which fuse together to stabilize your spine. A transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) includes the PLF as well as a bone graft between the vertebrae.

What is a lateral lumbar interbody fusion?

Overview. Lateral interbody fusion is a minimally invasive surgery to treat disc problems in the low back. In spinal fusion, two or more bones of the spine are joined to stop painful motion, decompress pinched nerves, and correct scoliosis.

What is percutaneous lumbar fusion?

Percutaneous lumbar fusion is a surgical procedure used to correct problems with the small bones in the spine (vertebrae). This is done to eliminate painful motion or to restore stability to the spine.

What is l4 l5 TLIF?

Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a contemporary approach to spinal fusion surgery. It is an operation performed on the lower back to remove an intervertebral disc and join two or more spinal bones (vertebrae) together using screws and a cage.

What is L4 L5 fusion surgery?

An L4-L5, L5-S1 fusion is a 2-level fusion. Read more about the L4-L5 and L5-S1 spinal segments. A spine fusion surgery involves using bone graft to cause two vertebral bodies to grow together into one long bone.

What is the recovery time for Tlif surgery?

Six Weeks After Surgery The majority of patients will return to work one to two weeks after the procedure, but patients that work physically demanding and labor type jobs should take more time away from work. At six weeks, all patients are able to return to work.

How is a rod inserted in the spine?

The rod is attached to the spine with hooks inserted into the vertebra at the top of the curve and the vertebra at the bottom of the curve. The Harrington rod has a ratcheting mechanism that works to straighten the spinal curve and stabilize the spine. The vertebrae in between the hooks are then allowed to fuse.