Direct lateral interbody fusion (DLIF)-Accessing the vertebrae through the psoas, one of the hip flexor muscles.Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)-Accessing the vertebrae from the side.Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)-Accessing the vertebrae from the back.Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)-Accessing the vertebrae from the front, through the abdomen.Lumbar interbody fusion-A procedure that causes two or more vertebrae to join together, which eliminates movement and reduces pain.Lumbar discectomy-The complete removal of a herniated disc.Corticosteroid injection-Injection of an anti-inflammatory medication into the lumbar spine to help relieve pain.Some of the procedures we specialize in include: Spinal stenosis-A narrowing of the spinal canal that can cause nerve compression, pain, numbness or weaknessĪt Edison Spine Center we employ a variety of methods to treat low back pain and other lumbar spine conditions, including nonoperative treatment and minimally invasive surgery.Lumbar radiculopathy-Pain that radiates from the lower back to the legs or other areas of the lower body.Lumbar disc herniation-A bulging of the intervertebral discs that often presses painfully on the spinal cord or nerve roots, caused by the soft inner layer of the disc punching through the hard, outer layer. ![]()
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