Overview of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion |Mehta Spine

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Overview of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Spinal fusion is the most effective treatment for
patients who suffer from severe spinal curves
(gt45degres) of Scoliosis. A spine surgeon in the
UK straightens the spinal curve by fusing the
vertebrae to enable single solid growth of
bone. As the fusion helps eliminate the movement
between the spinal bones, spinal fusion
especially lumbar fusion surgery is recommended
for treating conditions like degenerative disc
disease, disc herniation and even
spondylolisthesis. In this blog here we are
going to give a brief overview of Transforaminal
Lumbar Interbody Fusion, a contemporary and
advanced method of spinal fusion surgery that is
performed by expert spine surgeons in the UK as a
treatment option for a variety of spine
conditions. Read on

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Overview of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

• What is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
  (TLIF)?
• As the name suggests TLIF is a spinal fusion that
  is performed on the lower back through foraminal
  openings.
• In simple terms, through an incision at the back
  of the spine one or more vertebrae in the lower
  back are permanently fused using a bone graft to
  stabilize the spine.
• When is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
  (TLIF) performed?
• TLIF is advised by spine surgeons in the UK for
  patients who are suffering from disc prolapse,
  spinal instability, nerve compression, disc
  herniation and even Spondylolisthesis.
• Performing TLIF helps stabilize the spine,
  prevents further movement and treats weakness in
  the back.

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Overview of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

• How is Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
  (TLIF) performed?
• Typically metal rods are used to hold the curved
  spine into place and bone grafts are placed
  between the vertebrae. These bone grafts over
  time grow and blend with vertebrae to enable the
  fusion of vertebrae to grow a single solid bone.
• This spinal fusion not only corrects the existing
  curvature of the spine but also stops the curve
  from progression solving the spinal curvature
  problem.

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Overview of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

• The step by step procedure of spinal fusion
  involves
• Gaining access to the spine through a vertical
  incision in the back.
• Decompression of nerves in the lumbar region.
• Removal of the damaged disc with surgical
  equipment and stabilization of disc level with
  screws.
• Insertion of the Interbody cage, a metal implant
  packed with bone graft to enable bone growth into
  the disc space.
• Using screws and rods, and the bone graft the
  bone in the back are fused by the spine surgeon

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Overview of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

• What can a patient expect after Transforaminal
  Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)?
• Patients are usually discharged after 3 to 5 days
  post-surgery. Physical therapy is recommended a
  day after the surgery and follow-up consultation
  with the spine surgeon is mandatory for several
  weeks post-surgery.
• Spine surgeons usually recommended a brace to
  keep the spine together and enable easy healing
  of the spine and patients are advised to limit
  the movements that may impact the spine for a set
  period.
• After the recovery, patients may experience a
  stiff back that is directly proportional to the
  number of vertebrae fused.

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Overview of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
If you are looking for more information on
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion then we
advise you to consult Children and Adult Spinal
Surgeon Mr Jwalant S Mehta here
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Contact us

• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• BMI The Priory Hospital
• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic

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