An anterior lumbar interbody fusion is a kind of spinal fusion in which the spine is approached through the abdomen rather than the back. In this approach incision is made near the belly and the spinal vertebrae that needs to be operated upon are done through this area. An anterior lumbar interbody fusion is usually a preferred method when many spinal levels need to be operated upon and also sometimes a laminectomy or decompression is also done with this process.

The major advantage of an ALIF procedure at best spine surgeon in Hyderabad is that the spinal canal is not retracted apart and many intricate nerves are not forced apart for the surgery, this thereby decreases the chance of any severe neurological problems because of the surgery. Also the recovery time is relatively less since none of the back muscles are harmed in this proces.

When is an anterior lumbar interbody fusion recommended?

1. If patient has a degenerative disorder
2. Spondylolisthesis
3. Scoliosis
4. When physical therapy or medication has not worked