{"id":492,"date":"2023-03-29T16:02:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T16:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/?page_id=492"},"modified":"2024-05-14T14:10:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T14:10:39","slug":"anterior-lumbar-interbody-fusion-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/minimally-invasive-spine-surgery\/anterior-lumbar-interbody-fusion-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_016b61e36253e38cfb2191960ad11330\" 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                        <div class=\"uk-section-secondary uk-section\">\n<div class=\"uk-container uk-container-large\">\n<div class=\"tm-grid-expand uk-child-width-1-1 uk-grid-margin uk-grid uk-grid-stack\">\n<div class=\"uk-width-1-1@m uk-first-column\">\n<h2 class=\"uk-heading-line\">Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) is a surgical procedure performed to treat certain conditions affecting the lower spine, particularly the lumbar region. It is a type of spinal fusion surgery that aims to relieve pain and instability by fusing together two or more vertebrae in the lumbar spine.<\/p>\n<p>During an ALIF procedure, the surgeon makes an incision in the abdomen, typically on the left side. This approach allows access to the front (anterior) of the spine, where the intervertebral disc is located. The damaged or degenerated disc is removed, creating a space between the adjacent vertebrae. To restore stability and promote fusion, a bone graft or a cage filled with bone graft material is inserted into the disc space. The bone graft encourages the growth of new bone, which eventually fuses the vertebrae together.<\/p>\n<p>Next the the patient flipped and a posterior laminectomy and secondary fusion is performed in your back with screws and rods. When the two procedures are performed, it is referred to as a 360 fusion with a fusion in the disc space and a fusion in the facet joints with screws and rods.<\/p>\n<p>ALIF surgery is commonly performed to address conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebrae), and spinal instability. By fusing the vertebrae, the procedure aims to alleviate pain, improve stability, and potentially correct any deformities or spinal misalignments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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_defa3279\" 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=\"wysiwyg-block_333652bbba726dc6e15ba0a0476d92dd\" 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>Treat Back Pain with ALIF<\/h2>\n<div class=\"uk-panel uk-margin\">\n<p>An ALIF is usually preferred in situations where access to the front of the spine is closed off from the back. This can include conditions that cause narrowing in the spinal canal or vertebrae misalignment, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/spinal-stenosis\/\">Spinal stenosis<\/a>: The spinal cord\u2019s narrowing or restriction, resulting in nerve compression.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/spondylolisthesis\/\">Spondylolisthesis<\/a>: When a vertebra in the spinal column slips out onto the vertebrae below it.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/degenerative-disc-disease\/\">Degenerative disc disease<\/a>: The normal aging and wearing down of discs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/scoliosis\/\">Scoliosis<\/a>: An abnormal curvature of the spine.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/bulging-and-herniated-discs\/\">Bulging or herniated discs<\/a>: Enlarged spinal discs caused by inflammation, creating pressure on surrounding nerves.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/vertebral-compression-fracture\/\">Vertebral compression fracture<\/a>: An injury where one or more vertebrae collapse in the spinal column. Usually associated with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/osteoporosis-treatment-in-arizona\/\">osteoporosis<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/spinal-tumor\/\">Spinal tumors<\/a>: An uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells in or on the spinal cord.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uk-panel uk-margin\">\n<p>ALIF can also treat a failed posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) \u2014 a similar surgery with an approach from behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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_366779257cfb46c48854972a23d226fe\" 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>Who Is a Good Candidate for ALIF?<\/h3>\n<p>As with most surgeries, the patient must be cleared before undergoing the procedure. The significant indicator of the need for ALIF is if all other non-surgical approaches have been exhausted. These treatments can include physical therapy, medications or steroid injections.<\/p>\n<p>An ALIF candidate must also show signs of instability, weakness and pain that are not responsive to conservative treatments.<\/p>\n<p>ALIF is typically recommended for individuals who meet certain criteria, and the decision to undergo this procedure is made on a case-by-case basis by a qualified healthcare professional. However, here are some general factors that may make someone a good candidate for ALIF:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Degenerative Disc Disease: ALIF is commonly used to treat degenerative disc disease, a condition characterized by the breakdown of spinal discs, leading to pain and instability.<\/li>\n<li>Disc Herniation: If a lumbar disc herniates and causes significant pain, weakness, or numbness, ALIF may be considered to alleviate symptoms and stabilize the spine.<\/li>\n<li>Spinal Instability: ALIF can be beneficial for individuals with spinal instability due to conditions such as spondylolisthesis (where one vertebra slips forward over another) or scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine).<\/li>\n<li>Failed Conservative Treatments: When non-surgical treatments like physical therapy, medications, and injections have failed to provide relief, ALIF may be considered as a surgical option.<\/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\/lumepisteroid_0000_00_11_15-07148bab.jpg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"Skeletal Outline of Spine that is Highlighting Pain Area\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lumepisteroid_0000_00_11_15-07148bab.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lumepisteroid_0000_00_11_15-07148bab-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lumepisteroid_0000_00_11_15-07148bab-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lumepisteroid_0000_00_11_15-07148bab-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lumepisteroid_0000_00_11_15-07148bab-1067x600.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>                            <\/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_e95cd822b19511b8ae2d111e5dd785ce\" 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<div class=\"tm-grid-expand uk-child-width-1-1 uk-grid-margin uk-grid uk-grid-stack\">\n<div class=\"uk-width-1-1@m uk-first-column\">\n<h2>Before and After an ALIF Surgery<\/h2>\n<p class=\"uk-panel uk-margin\">ALIF is a minimally invasive procedure with excellent results for the ideal candidates. Learn more about this procedure\u2019s general preoperative, surgical and postoperative methods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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\">Preoperative Instructions<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>Before surgery, a doctor will request preoperative testing to ensure proper qualifications are met. This testing will likely be in the form of a medical physical, involving blood work and other various tests to ensure your body can undergo anesthesia and surgery.\r\n\r\nOnce cleared, the patient will need to ease off habits such as smoking and drinking, which could interfere with proper healing following surgery. It is also recommended to refrain from taking any NSAIDs like Aspirin or Advil for pain, as these can thin the blood and cause potential complications.\r\n\r\nThe patient will be asked not to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before. Be sure to communicate with a surgeon about any allergies, medications or current health conditions that could affect the surgical outcomes.<\/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\">During Surgery<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>Once the patient is taken to the operating room, the medical staff will start an IV to provide them with fluids and medications to make them sleepy. ALIF is done under general anesthesia.\r\n\r\nOnce the anesthesia has been given, the patient is placed on their back on the operating table. The surgical technique is done through an incision in the abdomen muscles, retracting (moving) the intestines, and large blood vessels to expose the anterior \u2014 or front \u2014 of the spine and verterbal disc. The advantage of this approach is it avoids spinal nerve retraction and therefore decreases risk of neurologic injury.\r\n\r\nIn some cases, the surgeon may do what they call a 360 fusion. After the disc is removed and replaced with a bone graft, the incision is closed. The operating team then will flip the patient over onto their stomach and the surgeon will place pedicle screws and rods through two small incisions in the back for a secondary fusion.<\/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\">Postoperative Care<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>Patients tend to stay in the hospital for one or two nights as medical professionals monitor the patient and ensure no complications are present. The patient will need to be able to walk and perform daily living activities on their own \u2014 going to the bathroom, eating, brushing their teeth and dressing \u2014 before being discharged from the hospital.<\/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=\"wysiwyg-block_3a21adfdfe7b9758de0389129849a11a\" class=\"wysiwyg bg-light-grey section-padding  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 class=\"uk-margin uk-width-xlarge\">ALIF Risks and Complications<\/h2>\n<div class=\"uk-panel uk-margin\">\n<p>The primary concern with ALIF is that the added bone graft will not successfully fuse with the rest of the vertebrae, therefore not providing the wanted pain relief.<\/p>\n<p>This outcome can be enhanced by carefully following your surgeon\u2019s recommendations. Wearing your back brace, not smoking, and eating healthy can also ensure the fusion takes place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uk-panel uk-text-lead uk-margin\">\n<p>Other potential complications include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\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\">Constipation and Difficulty Eating<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>The impact that the surgery may have on the bowels can affect typical stool patterns, which can subsequently influence the patient\u2019s ability to eat solid food. Constipation only occurs in a small portion of patients and can resolve on its own.<\/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\">Infection<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>As with every surgery, an infection is possible at the incision site. Continue to properly clean the incision even after going home.<\/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\">Incisional Hernia<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>A hernia can occur during the healing process, as abdominal tissue can protrude outward.<\/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\">Deep Vein Thrombosis<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>DVT can develop through the presence of a blood clot in the lower extremities.<\/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\">Blood Loss<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>All surgical procedures come with a risk of extreme blood loss, but this is uncommon at the hands of experienced professionals.<\/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_380474cf0a91c919b649b86cb842e044\" 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>The Recovery Process<\/h2>\n<p>A recovery and exercise plan may be given to the patient to encourage movement and strengthening during a six- to 12-week period after surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that the vertebrae are not completely fused to the bone graft in surgery. Instead, complete fusion can take up to 12 months. Schedule several follow-up appointments to make sure proper healing occurs.<\/p>\n<h3>Advantages of Choosing ALIF<\/h3>\n<p>Choosing ALIF comes with a series of advantages for the patient. Benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct access to the front of the spinal column for more effective treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Undisturbed back muscles and nerves, preventing nerve damage and spasms.<\/li>\n<li>The option of using screws or rods to hold the bone graft in place.<\/li>\n<li>A larger spinal implant for enhanced stability and spinal support.<\/li>\n<li>More efficient and natural restoration of the spine\u2019s curvature.<\/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=\"420\" height=\"335\" 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class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>The Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) is proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Yeung,MD; Dr. Justin Field, MD; and Dr. Nima Salari, MD have been recognized as PhoenixMagazine Top Doctors 2026\u2014a distinguished honor that reflects their continued leadership,innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional spine patient care in Phoenix andthroughout Arizona. This year\u2019s award is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"card-btn\">\n                                    <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/about-us\/blog\/\">View More<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/article>\n                                        <article class=\"tab-accordion__panel js-tab-accordion-panel js-tab-accordion-panel1 \" data-tab-id=\"resource-preview-1\">\n                        <div class=\"tab-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                        <div class=\"cards\">\n                                <div class=\"card-items-slider js-card-items-slider\">\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/desert-institute-for-spine-care-surgeonsnamed-phoenix-magazine-top-doctors-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year.png\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-900x600.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>March 2, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Desert Institute for Spine Care SurgeonsNamed Phoenix Magazine Top Doctors 2026<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>The Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) is proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Yeung,MD; Dr. Justin Field, MD; and Dr. Nima Salari, MD have been recognized as PhoenixMagazine Top Doctors 2026\u2014a distinguished honor that reflects their continued leadership,innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional spine patient care in Phoenix andthroughout Arizona. This year\u2019s award is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/recognition-for-excellence-our-disc-spine-surgeons-named-castle-connolly-top-doctors-for-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494.jpg\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"DISC Signage In Front of Building\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494-469x600.jpg 469w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>January 29, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Recognition for Excellence: Our DISC Spine Surgeons Named Castle Connolly \u201cTop Doctors for 2026\u201d<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>At Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) in Phoenix, Arizona, excellence in spine surgery isour standard of care. We are proud to recognize our esteemed spine surgeons for earning theCastle Connolly Top Doctor honors for 2026, the most respected peer-reviewed award inAmerican medicine.Castle Connelly\u2019s Top Doctors gives recognition to physicians who are nominated consistentlyby their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/disc-surgeons-named-100-best-doctors-in-az-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/disc-logo-full.svg\" class=\"card__img placeholder-image\" alt=\"Desert Institute for Spine Care logo\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>November 13, 2025<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">DISC Surgeons Named 100 Best Doctors in AZ 2026<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/disc-surgeons-awarded-americas-leading-doctors-for-2025\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors.png\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors.png 2240w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-1067x600.png 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>August 6, 2025<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">DISC Surgeons Awarded &#8211; America&#8217;s Leading Doctors for 2025<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>Celebrating Excellence: Drs. Chris Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari Named America\u2019s Leading Doctors 2025 We are thrilled to announce that Drs. Chris Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari have been recognized among America\u2019s Leading Doctors 2025! This prestigious honor highlights their exceptional expertise and dedication to advancing healthcare in their respective specialties. 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This 50 year old female patient is a flight attendant who suffered a disc herniation at L5-S1. 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