Ying H. Chen, DO, FACOS
Neurosurgeon
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion (ALIF, PLIF, TLIF, XLIF)
What is it, and how is it performed?
What Is Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion?
Open incision spinal fusion procedures have been performed for many years. However, recent advancements in spine surgery at OrthoNeuro have allowed our Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeons and neurosurgeons to perform spinal fusion procedures in a minimally invasive manner.
- About Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
With this technique a smaller incision is used, less surgical trauma is caused, and recovery is much quicker.
You may need a minimally invasive spinal fusion for a variety of conditions, including:
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spinal stenosis and arthritis of the spine
- Spondylolisthesis
- Scoliosis
- Fracture
- Compressed nerve root
At OrthoNeuro, our Board Certified Spine Surgeons have helped thousands of patients return to an active and healthy lifestyle after a minimally invasive spinal fusion.
How Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion is Performed
At OrthoNeuro, a Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion can be performed as an outpatient spinal surgery or as an inpatient procedure based on what you and your OrthoNeuro Spine Surgeon feel are best for you.
How Is Back Pain Treated at OrthoNeuro?
At OrthoNeuro, our multidisciplinary Spine Team consists of Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists, Spine Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, and Physical Therapists – each of whom collaborate to decide the best treatment plan for you based on your unique condition and lifestyle.
During a minimally invasive spinal fusion procedure:
- The disc is removed. The damaged or herniated intervertebral disc is removed.
- The disc is replaced. A bone graft-filled implant is carefully placed between adjacent vertebrae.
- The implant is fixated. Rods or plates and screws fixate adjacent vertebrae so they may fuse to form a single solid bone.
Depending upon your unique condition there are several types of minimally invasive spinal fusion approaches:
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
- Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
- Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
Make an Appointment with an OrthoNeuro Spine Surgeon Today!
If you have been considering a spinal fusion procedure, schedule an appointment with one of our Board Certified Spine Specialists at one of our 7 convenient locations throughout Greater Columbus.
We will evaluate your unique lifestyle and goals to determine which type of spinal fusion procedure is best for you.
Related Services
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Back Strain
- Discitis
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Osteoporosis Spine Fractures
- Arthritis in the Spine
- Spondylosis
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Spondylolysis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- Cervical Myelopathy
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Revision Spine Surgery
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Discectomy
- Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
- Minimally Invasive Laminectomy
- Minimally Invasive Cervical Spinal Fusion
Spine Care Specialists
IF YOU LIVE WITH CHRONIC BACK OR NECK PAIN, CONTACT ORTHONEURO IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, FOR STATE-OF-THE-ART DIAGNOSIS AND PERSONALIZED SPINE CARE TREATMENT PLANS TO HEAL YOUR SPINE, RELIEVE YOUR PAIN, AND HELP YOU GET BACK TO YOUR REGULAR ACTIVITIES.
Paul H. Eichenseer, DO
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Ranjit Ganguly, MD
Neurosurgeon
David K. Kim, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Daniel P. Pap, MD
Interventional Pain Management Specialist
Dustin Reynolds, MD
Interventional Pain Management Specialist
Donald J. Rohl, DO
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Siddharth Shetgeri, DO
Neurosurgeon
Larry T. Todd, DO
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
“I recently had surgery on my lower back. I had heard that such surgery would result in pain and cause me difficulties in doing ordinary daily tasks but, I experienced no pain and was able to do normal activities at home and at church. Also, being a bee keeper, I was able to work the hives and extract the honey from most of the hives”
James B.
Patient
