Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for Lumbar Fusion

Rehabilitation Following Lumbar Fusion

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) Surgical Treatment

I had a lumbar fusion L4 L5 S1 about 6 yrs ago and had been doing pretty good. I decided to go back to work after 3 yrs.

L5 S1 Fusion Surgery

🤔 What is an ALIF surgery? 👉 ALIF stands for Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. It's a procedure performed through the abdomen to fuse multiple vertebral bodies together. This anterior (front) approach is preferred for lumbar fusion due to better outcomes and higher fusion rates. To promote proper healing, an InFix Device is placed along with a plate and screws to stabilize the spine. When successful, patients should experience relief from any leg and back pain they were experiencing before. #s

If you plan to opt for spinal fusion surgery to treat your neck or lower back pain, your surgeon will likely place an interbody cage in your spine.⁠ ⁠ The cage serves as a space holder between your affected vertebrae and allows bone to grow through it, eventually becoming a part of your spine.⁠ ⁠ Watch this video, and head to our stories today to read an article about this procedure written by Dr. Jagannathan!⁠ ⁠ What questions do you have about interbody cages?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #spinalfus