XLIF (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) is a minimally invasive surgical technique used for lumbar fusion. Like other types of lumbar interbody fusion, damaged lumbar discs
Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a surgical technique used for lumbar fusion. Like transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, damaged lumbar discs are removed prior to
Posterior cervical fusion (PCF) is a surgical technique that involves removing one or more of the cervical discs and replacing them with bone grafts that
In the past, spinal surgery was performed as an open surgery. While certain procedures still require an open surgical technique, many procedures can now be
Microdiscectomy, also known as microdecompression, is a minimally invasive technique used to remove portions of a herniated disc in order to relieve pressure on the
A laminotomy is a surgical procedure that removes part of the lamina in order to decompress the nerves. The lamina are the arch of bone
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) surgery is a surgical procedure performed in two parts. The first part includes removing a damaged lumbar disc from between
Artificial disc replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces painful, worn-out, or arthritic discs with an artificial disc made from metal and plastic. Although spinal
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure completed in two parts. The first part includes removing a damaged cervical disc from between