The minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion procedure combines endoscopic surgical techniques with contemporary anesthesia.
Patients are treated with localized pain blocks, avoiding the need for general anesthesia and opioids after surgery.
Advantages of awake spinal fusion can include reduced cost, decreased procedure time, quicker recovery, less damage to soft tissue, and easier access to intervertebral disc space for disc prep and cage placement, according to a July 22 news release. It also eliminates the risks associated with general anesthesia.
Only a handful of spine surgeons in the U.S. have performed this technique.
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