An interbody fusion can be performed using a variety of different approaches as ALIF, TLIF, PLIF. OLIF, LLIF. In a lateral lumbar interbody fusion, the surgeon takes a side approach and centers the incision over the patient’s flank. With this approach, the surgeon can reach the vertebrae and intervertebral disks without moving the nerves or opening up muscles in the back.
The Advantages of this lateral lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure — less damage to the midline back muscles, easier access to the spine or improved alignment of the spinal bones–has increase their usage and also the launch of many different systems from most of the Companies.
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