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TLIF vs PLIF: What’s the Difference Between These Techniques?

When lumbar fusion surgery is recommended, two procedures are often discussed: transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF). Both stabilize the spine and relieve nerve compression, but they differ in how the surgeon accesses the disc space. Dr. Todd J. Albert, a board-certified spine surgeon in New York City, believes TLIF is the preferable […]

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How TLIF Surgery Can Help Alleviate Chronic Back Pain

Chronic back pain can impact your overall quality of life, and you’ve likely gone to great lengths to find relief. It may be time to consider Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion, a common surgical procedure that relieves back pain and stabilizes the spine. Here’s how it can benefit you. What is TLIF Surgery? TLIF surgery involves removing

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Am I A Candidate For Disc Fusion?

Your back health plays a pivotal role in how you go about your daily routine. Lingering back pain can often affect other body areas, making it challenging to survive the day. Our bodies undergo dozens of changes as we age, and our spine is no different. For some people, spinal structure changes can lead to

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Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)

TLIF vs PLIF: What’s the Difference Between These Techniques?

How TLIF Surgery Can Help Alleviate Chronic Back Pain

Am I A Candidate For Disc Fusion?

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