{"id":32738,"date":"2024-02-21T14:02:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T14:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/?page_id=32738"},"modified":"2024-03-13T16:46:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T16:46:32","slug":"transforaminal-lumbar-interbody-fusion-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/minimally-invasive-spine-surgery\/transforaminal-lumbar-interbody-fusion-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_02c6a075ebd2fa060186c4b307713f06\" class=\"wysiwyg white section-padding  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<p>Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) resembles spinal fusion surgery, treating lower back disc problems. TLIF is a more advanced version of other back surgeries, resulting in a typically shorter recovery time.<\/p>\n<p>At the Desert Institute for Spine Care, we offer TLIF procedures from some of the most experienced professionals in the nation. Together, we can help our patients enjoy life again.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_7f0e487707f9b7e4007c7df93669a210\" class=\"image-text image-text--left   bg-white  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center  flex-opposite \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h2>What Is a TLIF Surgery and How Does It Work?<\/h2>\n<p>Of individuals who experience severe back pain from disc herniations,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK560878\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">approximately 95% of these cases<\/a>\u00a0occur in the lumbar area of the spine. TLIF removes damaged discs in this spinal area, and the remaining gap is closed by placing a bone graft spacer \u2014 also known as a cage \u2014 in place with rods and screws. This protects the spine&#8217;s height and prevents further nerve pinching. As the area heals, the two vertebral bodies of the spine connected through the spacer will fuse with new bone, stopping painful movements and correcting alignment.<\/p>\n<p>TLIF, a minimally invasive technique, involves making small incisions in the back&#8217;s midsection. With TLIF, the spine and the problematic disc are accessed from the side, aiming to reduce nerve root retraction and minimize trauma to the main stabilizing muscles along the spine. \u00a0Rather than directly approaching the disc, the surgeon accesses it through the spine&#8217;s natural opening for the exiting nerves called the foramen, hence the term &#8220;transforaminal&#8221; lumbar interbody fusion.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-video\">\n                                <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                                                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ondemand.viewmedica.com\/1782\/open\/A_a6820e92\" style=\"width:720px; max-width:100%; aspect-ratio:16\/9; \" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; fullscreen; clipboard-write;\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n                                                            <\/div>                         \n\n                            <div class=\"image-text__img-wrap\">\n                                                            <\/div> \n\n                                            <\/div> <!-- image animation wrapper -->\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_0bebe18f8f51b954d93a14304235402c\" class=\"image-text image-text--left   bg-light-grey  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center  flex-opposite \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h2>What Conditions Can TLIF Treat?<\/h2>\n<p>TLIF can treat any spinal condition that involves nerve damage, degenerative disc disease, or painful lumbar disc herniations. DISC can perform TLIF for the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sciatica:<\/strong>\u00a0Sciatica, also known as lumbar radiculopathy, is when someone experiences pain, numbness or tingling due to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/sciatica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a compressed sciatic nerve<\/a>. These symptoms are often felt in the buttocks, back of the thigh, behind the knees or feet.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Degenerative disc disease:<\/strong>\u00a0Degenerative disc disease is usually a natural part of the spinal aging process, causing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/degenerative-disc-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">intervertebral disc changes<\/a>\u00a0that can become severe. This could include a loss of vertebral cushioning, fragmentation or herniation, resulting in nerve compression and inflammation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spondylosis:<\/strong>\u00a0Like degenerative disc disease, spondylosis can develop over time. This can happen when the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/spondylosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cushioning between the vertebrae loses fluid<\/a>\u00a0and wears away, creating bone-on-bone contact, often referred to as spinal osteoarthritis. Some patients feel no pain, while others can develop bone spurs that stabilize the spine. These can eventually grow to put pressure on the spine and its nerves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scoliosis:<\/strong>\u00a0When viewed from the side, the natural curve of your spine should have slight inward and outward curves. Healthy spines will look straight from behind. Scoliosis is a condition that describes\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/scoliosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">any sideways curve of the spine<\/a>, resembling a C or S when viewed from behind.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spinal stenosis:\u00a0<\/strong>Spinal stenosis occurs\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/spinal-stenosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">when the spinal canal narrows<\/a>, putting pressure on the spinal cord and its nerves. Overuse injury, arthritis, herniated discs or scoliosis are all common causes of spinal stenosis. When located in your lower back, this restriction can cause symptoms in your legs and feet.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spondylolisthesis:\u00a0<\/strong>Spondylolisthesis is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/spondylolisthesis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spinal condition where a disc slips<\/a>\u00a0out of place and slides forward over the disc below it. This can happen if the facet joints become weakened, damaged or injured following a stress fracture, arthritis or an infection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-video\">\n                                <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spondylolisthesis.jpg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"Spondylolisthesis\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spondylolisthesis.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spondylolisthesis-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spondylolisthesis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spondylolisthesis-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spondylolisthesis-1067x600.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>                            <\/div>                         \n\n                            <div class=\"image-text__img-wrap\">\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-full\">\n                                        <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lumbar-Radiculopathy-Sciatica.jpg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"Close Up of L4 Vertebrae\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lumbar-Radiculopathy-Sciatica.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lumbar-Radiculopathy-Sciatica-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lumbar-Radiculopathy-Sciatica-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lumbar-Radiculopathy-Sciatica-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lumbar-Radiculopathy-Sciatica-1067x600.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>                                        \n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div> \n\n                                            <\/div> <!-- image animation wrapper -->\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_f8796bb620debcafa05e75a53a26149e\" class=\"wysiwyg white section-padding  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>Benefits of TLIF<\/h2>\n<p>Many patients opt for TLIF for several reasons, but almost all cannot deny the impressive advantages this procedure can give them. Some of the most prominent benefits of TLIF patients can experience include:<\/p>\n\n                                                            <div class=\"fx-accordion js-accordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"0\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"0\">Reduced pain<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>One of the primary reasons patients reach out about TLIF is to find a way to manage their back pain. TLIF is an effective procedure that removes the problematic disc, decompresses the nerves and relieves significant pain. You can also regain feeling back in your legs and feet.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"1\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"1\">Faster recovery<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>Being a minimally invasive procedure, TLIF allows a faster recovery time compared to traditional open spine surgeries. TLIF only requires a few small incisions to access the compressed nerves, resulting in less muscle trauma and a quicker return to your regular activities.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"2\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"2\">Spine stabilization<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>Damaged spinal discs create a weakened and fragile spine. TLIF restores its stability and helps prevent further degeneration and other future complications.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"3\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"3\">Improved functioning<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>Nerve compression and spinal damage in the lumbar area of the spine can result in a decreased feeling in the legs and feet. After TLIF, patients can experience improved lower back, legs and feet functioning, regaining their flexibility and mobility. This opens the doors to perform their favorite activities once again.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"4\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"4\">Limited medication dependency<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>With consistent back and leg pain, patients may rely on pain and anti-inflammatory medications to be able to function, even if only for a short while. TLIF can help patients experience significant pain relief and an improved quality of life, reducing the need for extra pain medications and their side effects.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                             <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_b12e2082d4ae2346a6bd2d4e0af22da3\" class=\"image-text image-text--left   bg-light-grey  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center  flex-opposite \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h2>Who Is a Candidate for TLIF?<\/h2>\n<p>The medical professionals at DISC work closely with patients to ensure they are ideal candidates for TLIF. The first symptom that doctors look for is chronic back pain that has not responded to other non-surgical forms of treatment. Patients who may be eligible for TLIF may also experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased pain while rising, standing or walking<\/li>\n<li>Tingling, numbness or a pins-and-needles sensation in the buttocks and lower limbs<\/li>\n<li>Lingering pain in waves<\/li>\n<li>Increasing postural abnormalities, such as forward or sideways leaning<\/li>\n<li>Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis in the joints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please keep in mind that TLIF is ideal for patients with conditions that affect one or two discs. Because of the fusion aspect of the procedure, performing TLIF on more than two discs can significantly limit the patient&#8217;s mobility and flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>The DISC professionals will meet with you and discuss your condition&#8217;s signs, symptoms and concerns to ensure you are a candidate for TLIF.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-video\">\n                                <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/when-to-see-a-doctor-for-back-pain-blog-featured-image.jpg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"man holding back in pain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/when-to-see-a-doctor-for-back-pain-blog-featured-image.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/when-to-see-a-doctor-for-back-pain-blog-featured-image-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/when-to-see-a-doctor-for-back-pain-blog-featured-image-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/when-to-see-a-doctor-for-back-pain-blog-featured-image-420x315.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>                            <\/div>                         \n\n                            <div class=\"image-text__img-wrap\">\n                                                            <\/div> \n\n                                            <\/div> <!-- image animation wrapper -->\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_63ac9d74a8bda017571c63c987246917\" class=\"wysiwyg white section-padding  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>What to Expect From TLIF<\/h2>\n<p>Prior to the procedure, you will meet with your surgeon, who will walk you through everything you need to know for the entire process. While every patient&#8217;s TLIF journey can look different, here is a generalized look at what you should be aware of before, during and after the procedure.<\/p>\n<h3>Before TLIF<\/h3>\n<p>When you meet with your surgeon before your TLIF procedure, you will spend time filling out consent and health history forms \u2014 mentioning allergies, current medications, previous reactions to anesthesia, past surgeries, family history and more. Be sure to also inform your doctor of your regular supplements and medications and only take those that are preapproved leading up to TLIF. You will likely be asked to stop taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and blood thinners about a week before.<\/p>\n<p>You must stop smoking and drinking prior to having TLIF and for around a year after. These substances \u2014 especially nicotine \u2014 can stunt bone fusion. Smoking can also directly affect blood circulation, which can delay healing and increase the risk of infection. Alcohol can thin the blood and influence post-procedural bleeding problems.<\/p>\n<p>You will need to not eat or drink anything after midnight the morning of your procedure. You can take your approved medications with a sip of water. Dress in clean, loose-fitting clothes, and be sure to remove jewelry, hair pins, contacts, nail polish and makeup.<\/p>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_5935efe8fe9e5f0847990b2f14f0f521\" class=\"image-text image-text--right   bg-light-grey  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h3>During the Procedure<\/h3>\n<p>The patient is put under general anesthesia while lying on an operating table. Once the patient is asleep, they will be carefully positioned on their stomach and supported with pillows so the incision site is accessible. From here, the surgeon can perform the following steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Make incisions:\u00a0<\/strong>The surgeon will make small, vertical incisions off the midline of the back. These incisions are usually only one to two inches in length.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Removing the facet joint and disc:\u00a0<\/strong>A portion of the facet joint is removed so the spinal canal is decompressed and the problem disc is accessible. The spinal nerve is gently moved to the side so the surgeon can remove the disc nucleus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preparing and inserting the bone graft:\u00a0<\/strong>The space where the disc was removed is now prepared to insert the bone graft. After filing down any necessary bone spurs, the spacer cage is fitted and put into place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Installing the screws and rods:\u00a0<\/strong>The surgeon will insert two screws above and below the spacer and connect them with a rod, holding everything in place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Closing the incisions:<\/strong>\u00a0The surgical instruments are removed, and the small incisions are closed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The TLIF procedure can take around one and a half hours when one segment is treated. The patient may be in the operating room for two to two and a half hours, including the preparation and weaning of anesthesia afterward.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-video\">\n                                <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/q6A0213-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/q6A0213-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/q6A0213-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/q6A0213-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/q6A0213-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/q6A0213-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/q6A0213-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/q6A0213-900x600.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>                            <\/div>                         \n\n                            <div class=\"image-text__img-wrap\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-left\">\n                                        <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Q6A0091-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Q6A0091-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Q6A0091-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Q6A0091-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Q6A0091-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Q6A0091-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Q6A0091-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Q6A0091-900x600.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-right\">\n                                        <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/0177-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/0177-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/0177-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/0177-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/0177-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/0177-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/0177-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/0177-900x600.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                            <\/div> \n\n                                            <\/div> <!-- image animation wrapper -->\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_bce0414a641d713f4e3c8ed1a4270eca\" class=\"wysiwyg white section-padding  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h3>TLIF Recovery<\/h3>\n<p>Immediately following TLIF, the patient may feel some soreness at the incision site, but they can soon be given pain medication to help manage any discomfort. Once the anesthesia completely wears off, a medical professional can help you begin ambulating around the office. Standing and walking are recommended throughout your recovery to promote blood circulation and prevent clotting as the site heals.<\/p>\n<p>Patients will usually go home the following day and are encouraged to have a loved one stay to help for the next 24 to 48 hours. Total recovery time can take around six to 12 weeks, but the exact time range can vary from patient to patient.<\/p>\n<p>During recovery time, the patient will be given a series of instructions to follow, regarding:<\/p>\n\n                                                            <div class=\"fx-accordion js-accordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"0\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"0\">Activity restrictions<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>After TLIF, a patient&#8217;s back will be tender for a few weeks while the fusion takes place. It is important that they refrain from bending or twisting their back and from picking up anything heavier than five pounds. While the patient should get up and walk around, they should not do any strenuous activities, including housework, yard work, exercise and more. As previously mentioned, do not smoke or use any products containing nicotine, as they may stunt bone fusion. It is important to wear your back brace provided by your surgeon after surgery anytime you walking around. \u00a0This brace gives you much needed support and minimizes your physical activity until your spinal bones have healed and fused.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"1\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"1\">Activity allowances<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>After the first follow-up appointment, the patient can begin driving, but only for short amounts at a time \u2014 around 20 minutes. If the trip is longer than 20 minutes, the patient is encouraged to stop and walk around after certain increments. Likewise, avoid sitting or laying in one position for longer than an hour unless sleeping. Surgeons also encourage short five to ten-minute walks every three to four hours.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"2\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"2\">Incision care<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>Patients should ice their incision three to four times a day for 15-20 minutes at a time. Exact wound care instructions can depend on the type of sutures the patient receives. However, every patient is expected to keep up with their own incision care to promote healing and prevent infection. Some clear or pink wound drainage is normal, but watch for an increase in drainage or surrounding redness.\u00a0<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"3\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"3\">Medication list<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>The patient will be sent home with prescription pain medication following TLIF. This medication should only be taken as prescribed by the surgeon. The patient should stop this medication once they no longer need it. If still experiencing pain, the patient may take acetaminophen but should avoid anti-inflammatory pain relievers without a doctor&#8217;s approval.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"4\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"4\">Follow-up appointments<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>A patient&#8217;s first follow-up appointment will be scheduled two weeks after the procedure. At this appointment \u2014 and subsequent appointments \u2014 an X-ray will be taken of the procedural site to ensure fusion is taking place. In the meantime, the patient is encouraged to stay on top of wound care and contact their doctor if they notice any signs of infection, including high fever, swelling, nausea, severe pain, dizziness and confusion.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                             <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_e41039da8ebd16a11f9c47b107ab0ff5\" class=\"image-text image-text--left   bg-light-grey  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center  flex-opposite \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h2>Success Rate of TLIF Surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Because of the advanced techniques involved, transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ejns.springeropen.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s41984-019-0052-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">have a higher success rate<\/a>\u00a0than other interbody fusion methods, specifically posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF). Both of these techniques involve removing a disc and inserting a graft to promote fusion \u2014 however, TLIF approaches the same area from the side. This change in direction proposes a lower risk of injury, reduced muscle trauma and less post-operative pain.<\/p>\n<p>Because of the minimally invasive nature of TLIF, patients are more pleased with the overall outcome compared to open surgical techniques.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-video\">\n                                <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MG-3974-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MG-3974-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MG-3974-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MG-3974-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MG-3974-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MG-3974-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MG-3974-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MG-3974-900x600.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>                            <\/div>                         \n\n                            <div class=\"image-text__img-wrap\">\n                                                            <\/div> \n\n                                            <\/div> <!-- image animation wrapper -->\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_37b7eb8b6af8f6e26add1b80bd06ea03\" class=\"wysiwyg white section-padding  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>Potential TLIF Complications<\/h2>\n<p>As with every surgery, there are potential risks that every patient should be aware of when considering TLIF. General complications can include bleeding, infection, blood clots or anesthesia reactions. More specifically to TLIF, patients should understand that the:<\/p>\n\n                                                            <div class=\"fx-accordion js-accordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"0\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"0\">Vertebrae may fail to fuse<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>If proper healing instructions are ignored, the patient&#8217;s vertebrae may fail to connect. Smoking is often the leading reason for this complication, as nicotine can prevent bone growth. Unknown underlying complications like osteoporosis can also cause this to happen. If this occurs, the patient may need a follow-up procedure to fix it.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"1\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"1\">Hardware can fracture<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>While the hardware inserted in the vertebrae is titanium and sturdy, there is always a possibility of the rods or screws breaking before the bone has completely merged. This can be fixed with another surgery.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"2\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"2\">Bone graft can migrate<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>In rare cases, the bone graft or titanium cages can migrate from its placed position shortly after surgery. Another surgery will be required to correct the problem.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"3\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"3\">Nerves can become damaged<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>Any procedure along the spine comes with potential risks involving nerves. Sometimes, the compressed nerve that requires the TLIF may have long-term nerve damage from disc herniation. If this is the case, the nerve will take some time to heal with the \u00a0TLIF or other decompression procedures. Other medications can be prescribed to help the post-operative nerve pain as it begins to heal.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"4\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"4\">Adjacent discs can become affected<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>As the vertebrae fuse, this can put stress on and lead to degeneration of the disc and vertebral bodies directly above and below the fusion area. There is a small but likely percentage of patients that may develop adjacent disc disease and may need additional surgery in the future.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                             <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_17b995c33e401e80e5d7a44ae4b810d1\" class=\"image-text image-text--left   bg-light-grey  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center  flex-opposite \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h2>Why Choose DISC for TLIF Back Surgery?<\/h2>\n<p>DISC is an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">industry leader in minimally invasive spine surgery<\/a>, and our surgeons have over 50 years of combined patient experience. Since 1998, we have kept up with the most up-to-date technology to give our patients the best possible outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>We understand that every patient experience differs, so we provide a unique approach to every case. When our patients inquire about TLIF or any of our other procedures, we follow this three-step process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Getting to know our patients:<\/strong>\u00a0We want to learn more about our patients as people and listen carefully to their stories of how their back pain has affected them. Together, we will discuss outcome goals and search for the proper treatment to get them back to enjoying their favorite activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performing personalized patient mapping (PPM):\u00a0<\/strong>The next step is\u00a0a precise, targeted, and personalized diagnostic approach we developed here at DISC to accurately identify a patient\u2019s pain generator and spinal condition.\u00a0\u00a0 It involves a comprehensive evaluation of the patient\u2019s medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic imaging and injections to create a precise map of the spinal pain generator.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Providing surgical pain management:<\/strong>\u00a0In some select patients that have undergone our pain mapping we can isolate the pain generator and avoid a TLIF surgery by offering our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/ultra-mis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery<\/a>\u00a0techniques. \u00a0The fusion alternatives are always a first line of surgery intervention. \u00a0But of course not all patients are good candidates for this because of the moderate degenerative condition of their spine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-video\">\n                                <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/happy-patient-08840f08.jpeg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/happy-patient-08840f08.jpeg 966w, 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We are proud to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/about-us\/arizona-locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">serve communities across Arizona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one are interested in TLIF with DISC,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reach out to us<\/a>\u00a0today for a consultation. 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