Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Lumbar fusion surgery is designed to create solid bone between the adjoining vertebra, eliminating any movement between the bones. The goal of the surgery is to reduce pain and nerve irritation. Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) removes the lumbar disc and insert a cage filled with bone into the space left behind. The most common… Continue Reading Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
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