What is Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion?
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Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) is a type of back surgery where spinal repair is approached from the front of the body. The surgeon removes a part of the lumbar spine and inserts a bone graft in between so that vertebral bones on either end can fuse together.
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How do members experience Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herniated disc | 5 | 4 | |
| Back pain | 4 | 3 | |
| Spinal stenosis | 3 | 2 | |
| Chronic pain syndrome | 1 | 1 | |
| Degenerative disc disease | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 1 | |
| Chronic pain syndrome | 1 | |
| Muscle spasms | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pain in buttocks | 1 | |
| Pain in lower back | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 0 |
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