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Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion

Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion Video

Watch Dr. Kleeman perform this surgical procedure which gives a clear
picture of DLIF surgery.       Click Here To Watch Video

This procedure is used to perform a fusion for disc degeneration or slipping
(spondylolisthesis) of the disc in the middle and upper lumbar spine. While
the approach has been used for quite some time through a large flank
incision, recent advances in technology have allowed it to be performed
through a small 1” incision.

     
Illuminated retractor for DLIF technique             DLIF technique

This can only be accomplished safely through the use of a special probe containing a nerve monitor that allows a safer access through the small incision. Once the appropriate disc has been indentified, a special viewing port is placed allowing the disc to be removed and implant inserted.

     
Using nerve monitoring & navigation probe        DLIF with Navigation

Radiographic navigation allows the operation to be performed with more precision.

                   Navigation Screen during DLIF

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