What is TLIF Surgery?

TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) is a type of spinal fusion surgery used to treat chronic lower back pain, spinal instability, or nerve compression caused by conditions like degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or herniated discs.

In this procedure, the surgeon removes a damaged disc from between two vertebrae and inserts a bone graft or implant to fuse the bones, providing long-term stability.

✔️ Conditions Treated with TLIF

✔️ Degenerative disc disease
✔️ Herniated discs
✔️ Spondylolisthesis
✔️ Spinal stenosis
✔️ Chronic lower back pain unresponsive to conservative treatments
✔️ Spinal instability or deformity

🏥 How TLIF Surgery Works

✔️ Performed under general anesthesia
✔️ A small incision is made in the back
✔️ Damaged disc is removed (discectomy)
✔️ Bone graft or cage is placed between vertebrae
✔️ Screws and rods are used to stabilize the spine
✔️ Over time, the vertebrae fuse into one solid bone

🛠️ Techniques Available

✔️ Open TLIF – Traditional method with a larger incision
✔️ Minimally Invasive TLIF (MI-TLIF) – Smaller incision, faster recovery, less blood loss

🌟 Benefits of TLIF Surgery

✔️ Reduces chronic lower back or leg pain
✔️ Stabilizes the spine and prevents abnormal motion
✔️ Improves mobility and quality of life
✔️ Long-term solution for disc-related conditions
✔️ Minimally invasive option available for faster recovery

⏱️ Recovery Timeline

✔️ Hospital stay: 2–4 days (less with minimally invasive approach)
✔️ Walking encouraged within 1–2 days
✔️ Light activities in 2–4 weeks
✔️ Return to work in 6–8 weeks (desk jobs); longer for physical work
✔️ Full fusion takes 6–12 months

⚠️ Potential Risks

✔️ Infection
✔️ Nerve damage
✔️ Implant failure or movement
✔️ Blood clots
✔️ Incomplete fusion (nonunion)
✔️ Adjacent segment disease (future degeneration in nearby discs)

⭐ Why Choose TreatmentTour for TLIF?

✔️ Access to globally renowned spine surgeons
✔️ Advanced minimally invasive technologies
✔️ Personalized care plans with expert diagnostics
✔️ Full-service coordination — from consultation to recovery
✔️ Affordable, transparent packages with no hidden costs

❓ FAQs

Q: Is TLIF surgery painful?
✔️ Some discomfort is expected, but pain is managed with medications. Most patients feel significant relief after healing.

Q: Will I be able to walk again?
✔️ Yes. Walking is encouraged soon after surgery and improves as healing progresses.

Q: How long does the implant last?
✔️ The fusion is permanent. Hardware typically stays in place unless removed due to complications (rare).

Q: Is TLIF better than other spinal fusion techniques?
✔️ TLIF is effective, especially when nerve compression is involved. Your surgeon will choose the best method for your case.

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