The XLIF Surgical Procedure
After you have been positioned, an X-ray will be taken to help your doctor
precisely locate the operative space. Next, your skin will be marked at the site
where the two small incisions will be made. Your surgeon will use the latest
instrumentation to access the spine in a minimally disruptive manner. Disc preparation
is the next step. This is done by removing the disc tissue which will allow
the bones to be fused together. Several X-rays will be taken during this stage
to ensure the preparation is correct. Once the disc has been prepared, the surgeon
will then place a stabilizing implant into the space to restore the disc height
and enable the spine to once again support necessary loads. Once in position,
a final X-ray will be taken to confirm correct implant placement. In the event
that further stabilization is necessary, the surgeon may choose to insert additional
screws, rods, or plates into the vertebrae.
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