Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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The primary goal of a posterior lumbar interbody fusion is to relieve pressure on either the nerve roots or spinal cord and/or treat an unhealthy disc in the lumbar spine using a surgical approach through the back of the body. This procedure is used to promote fusion between the vertebrae.

During surgery the patient lies face down. The surgeon makes an incision in the skin on the back over the vertebra(e) to be treated.

Posterior approach to the spine

A section of the bone and disc are removed. Following removal of the disc, an interbody spacer is inserted into the disc space to support the vertebrae where the disc was removed.  The spacer and surrounding area is packed with bone graft material to help promote bone growth between the adjacent ve...