Minimally invasive lumbar fusion (MIS-TLIF)
Fast facts on minimally invasive lumbar fusion (MIS-TLIF):
- Fast facts on minimally invasive lumbar fusion (MIS-TLIF):
- Surgery is done through 2 small paraspinal incisions, instead of midline incision to protect the midline muscle insertions.
- Tubular retractors are utilised to perform decompression and introduce cages followed by screw placement.
- Allows quicker recovery and rehabilitation. Studies also suggest reduced rate of infection and better wound healing.
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26 year old male with bilateral leg pain and significant back pain caused by discogenic central stenosis. MRI also confirmed significant facet joint effusion indicating incipient instability. Failed non-operative treatment. He underwent MIS-TLIF and experienced complete resolution of leg symptoms and partial improvement in back pain.