anterior lumbar interbody fusion(English)

• a primary consideration of all spinal fusion procedures is restoration of normal anatomy, including disc height, lumbar lordosis, foraminal decompression, and sagittal balance. The ALIF procedure is superior to TLIF in its capacity to restore foraminal height, local disc angle, and lumbar lordosis. The improved radiographic outcomes may be an indication of improved sagittal balance correction
• TLIF, ASD, ATP, LFJ, LIF, LLIF, CO, MI-TLIF, OLIF, PLIF
• Surgery, Spine (or spinal cord)
• https://doi.org…1/SPI-07/10/379
• https://doi.org…469X.2015.10.05