Minimally invasive spine surgery

Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) is an advanced surgical technique intended for the treatment of degenerative pathologies and instabilities of the lumbar spine that produce chronic pain, nerve compression and significant functional limitation.

The aim of the procedure is to permanently stabilize the affected vertebral segment, restore disc height, decompress nerve structures, and achieve a solid bone fusion between the treated vertebrae.

The TLIF technique is currently one of the reference procedures in advanced lumbar surgery, especially in patients with complex degenerative spine disease.

The TLIF technique involves accessing the lumbar intervertebral space through a posterior transforaminal approach, allowing simultaneous treatment of the degenerated disc, compressed nerve structures, and vertebral instability.

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The following is performed during surgery:

  • Nerve root decompression
  • Partial or complete removal of the degenerated disc
  • Restoration of intervertebral height
  • Placement of an interbody device (cage)
  • Stabilization using pedicle screws and vertebral bars

The disc space is filled with bone graft or specialized biological materials with the aim of promoting the definitive fusion between the vertebrae.

The stabilization achieved allows the elimination of the pathological movement responsible for the pain and improves the biomechanical alignment of the lumbar spine.

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Lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) may be indicated in selected patients with:

  • Advanced lumbar degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Lumbar vertebral instability
  • Recurrent disc herniation
  • Lumbar stenosis associated with instability
  • Failed back surgery syndrome
  • Disc collapse with foraminal involvement
  • Refractory mechanical low back pain

The surgical indication should be carefully individualized through expert clinical assessment and advanced imaging studies.

The procedure is performed in an operating room under general anesthesia and radiological control or high-precision surgical navigation.

Depending on the anatomical and clinical characteristics of each patient, the technique can be performed through conventional open surgery or through minimally invasive approaches (MIS-TLIF), allowing for reduced muscle trauma and promoting a faster recovery.

Through the transforaminal approach, the affected intervertebral disc is accessed, neural decompression is performed, and subsequently the interbody device is implanted along with the vertebral stabilization system.

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Recovery and benefits

Post-operative recovery is progressive and personalized, usually combined with specific rehabilitation and muscle strengthening programs.

Recovery time will depend on the number of levels treated, the type of approach used, and the individual characteristics of each patient.

The main advantages of the TLIF technique include:

  • Solid and lasting spinal stabilization
  • Effective decompression of nerve structures
  • Restoration of disc and foraminal height
  • Improvement of lower back and radicular pain
  • Correction of vertebral instability
  • Possibility of minimally invasive approaches
  • Progressive functional recovery

At VERTEBRA SpinePain & Regenerative SURGERY CENTERS we perform advanced image-guided spinal surgery, vertebral fusion and lumbar stabilization techniques, offering highly specialized and personalized treatments for complex degenerative pathologies of the spine.