TLIF
Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a surgical procedure used to achieve fusion of a lumbar spinal segment by placing an interbody graft or cage into the disc space through a transforaminal window on one side of the spine. Developed in the late 20th century as an alternative to posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), TLIF aims to allow adequate neural decompression with less bilateral disruption of posterior elements and paraspinal muscles.
Indications for TLIF include degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis with instability, degenerative disc disease, recurrent disc herniation,
Surgical technique typically involves a posterior approach. After exposing the affected level, a laminectomy and foraminotomy
Outcomes generally show relief of radicular symptoms and improvements in function, with fusion rates reported as