


ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is spinal surgery approached from the front of the body instead of the back. The purpose is to remove damaged disc or bone from the space between two adjacent vertebrae in the lower back. ALIF surgery can be performed using...
TLIF
Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is surgery on the spine approached from the back of the body with the purpose of placing a bone graft between two vertebrae. The goal is to stabilize the vertebrae and disc so that nerve compression is alleviated,...
Managing Back Pain
Nagging back pain can make getting through each day difficult. Walking, bending, turning, lifting, and even sitting or sleeping can all come with a price: pain ranging from minimal to severe. If you’re experiencing back pain, you don’t have to continue through life...
What You Need to Know About Scoliosis
It’s normal for your spine to curve a little bit, but a spine that curves too much is a condition called scoliosis. This abnormal curving of the spine is often bent into the shape of the letter C or S. What causes scoliosis? The most common type of scoliosis is called...