Overview
A transforaminal lumbar interbody Fusion (TLIF) back surgery is a surgical treatment used to treat severe and
debilitating back pain. The fusion back surgery is usually doneto stabilize the
spinal vertebrae and the discs presentbetween the vertebraethat work as shock
absorbers. The goal of a TLIF Back surgery is to create solid bone between 2 or
more vertebrae and to reduce the chronic pain and nerve irritationoccurring due
to excess movement and nerve root swelling.
Requirement for a TLIF Surgery
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spondylolisthesis
- Recurring disc herniation
- Sciatica
- Spinal stenosis
- Skeletal abnormalities
TLIF Back SurgeryProcedure
TLIF back surgery is done through
the posterior (back) part of the spine.
- A surgical instrument is applied to the spine to help improve the fusion rate. The back of the vertebra is attached with pedicle screws and rodsandan interbody fusion spacer is inserted into the disc space from one side of the spine.
- Bone graft is insertedinside the interbody space along with the back of the vertebra to be fused. Bone graftis taken from the patient's pelvis, sometimes alternatives are also used.
- As the bone graft gets restored, it fuses the vertebra above and below and forms single long bone.
- TLIF surgery fuses the anterior (front) and posterior (back) columns of the spine through a single posterior method. The anterior part of the spine is stabilized by the bone graft and interbody spacer. The posterior column is later locked in place with pedicle screws, rods, and bone graft.
Expected
Results after a TLIF Surgery
Patients can normally expect a long-lasting improvement in
their back pain after a TLIF back surgery. Although the success rates are superb
in Lumbar surgery, it can be a little lower in patients who often smoke, are obese,
and havemedical conditions like diabetes or other illnesses. Healthy intake of
nutrition and gradual increase in activity in the recovery process can help
achieve better movement.
Low cost
TLIF Surgery
Cost is one of the key factors for international patients
choosing India for their TLIF back surgery. The low cost of the surgery is also
coupledwith other factors like -
·
Quick recovery because of longer in-hospital
stay.
- Wide-ranging lab tests
- Excellent anesthetists, surgeons and doctors
- Transportation facilities to hospital
- Hotel Stay, transportation and food for family members
- Better physical therapy and rehabilitation process
- After-care for patients post-surgery
Travcure is aleading medical tourism company that offers all kinds of orthopedic surgical treatments across major cities in India. Travcure is associated with a large pool of world-class orthopedic specialty hospitals and clinics that have the modern and most recent medical facilitiesthat ensure the best quality orthopedic treatments for its patients. The orthopedic specialists and surgeons in these hospitals are experienced and well-trained in handling all kinds of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) surgery procedures. Travcure offers all its patients the best quality treatments at the most affordable prices.
