ALIF Procedure
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion is similar to PLIF, but is done from either the front
(anterior) of the body or the side, usually through a 3 - 5 inch incision into the lower
abdominal area that preserves muscle tissue. The incision may involve a cut through,
and later a repair of, the muscles in the lower abdomen. Disc material is then removed
and a bone graft inserted that stabilizes the spine and facilitates fusion.
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion is similar to PLIF, but is done from either the front
(anterior) of the body or the side, usually through a 3 - 5 inch incision into the lower
abdominal area that preserves muscle tissue. The incision may involve a cut through,
and later a repair of, the muscles in the lower abdomen. Disc material is then removed
and a bone graft inserted that stabilizes the spine and facilitates fusion.
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