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An Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) surgery is a type of spinal fusion performed to stabilize a painful motion segment in the lower back, commonly caused by lumbar degenerative disc disease and/or spondylolisthesis. The surgical approach is via the abdomen, to access the front–or the “anterior”–of the spine, where the disc is ...
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Lumbar spine fusion may be recommended for disabling low...
- Anterior and Posterior Lumbar Fusion Surgery
ALIF (anterior lumbar interbody fusion) is surgery to treat degenerative disk disease and other conditions that happen when damaged or worn-out intervertebral disks put pressure on your spinal nerves. Intervertebral disks are the round cushions in your spine that separate and cushion your vertebrae.
1 cze 2022 · On average, the median overall costs associated with MIS-TLIF (including costs associated with surgery, professional, anesthesia, room and other costs) were $22,698, with an interquartile range of $4676.
29 lis 2022 · Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a spinal fusion procedure in which surgeons navigate through the abdomen to access the front of the spine and fuse two or more vertebrae in the lower back together. The procedure involves an “approach” surgeon (who provides access to the spine) and a spine surgeon, working together.
Advantages of using the ILIF procedure over traditional spine surgery can mean a smaller incision, less blood loss, less post-operative pain and quicker return to activity. This procedure is generally performed in an outpatient setting or 23 hour stay.
8 maj 2023 · ALIF stands for “Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion.” It is a surgical procedure used to treat lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, or other spinal conditions. In an ALIF surgery, the surgeon makes an incision in the front of the patient’s abdomen, near the lower back, to access the lumbar spine.
The results of anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) surgery in the treatment of symptomatic spondylolisthesis and degenerative disc disease are generally excellent. Numerous research studies in medical journals demonstrate greater than 87-97% good or excellent results from ALIF surgery.
