Lateral lumbar interbody fusions are become more popular as patients seek out minimally invasive surgery options with quicker recovery. Here are three things to know about lateral lumbar fusions, ...

The aim of lateral interbody fusion in the lumbar spine is to achieve spinal fusion by a side or lateral approach, to avoid the major muscle groups in the back (posterior approach) or the organs and ...

Flexion is the movement of a joint that increases the angle between the joint and the body part. Movement of a body part to the side is called lateral flexion. This type of movement is commonly ...

What is a Lumbar Spine X-ray? It is a plain X-ray of the lower back, specifically of the five lumbar vertebrae that make up the lower (lumbar) spine, the sacrum and coccyx - which are the back part of ...

Mid-Sagittal MRI of the Lumbar Spine. Left (T1-weighted image); Right (T2-weighted image). On this view centered over the lumbar spine, one can see all five lumbar vertebrae in addition to the sacrum ...

People often experience muscle pain after spinal fusion surgery due to the surgical techniques involved. However, different techniques can cause less pain, and medications can help reduce the effects ...

Evidence-based recommendations on lateral interbody fusion in the lumbar spine for low back pain in adults. This involves removing the damaged disc and fixing parts of the spine together, to relieve ...