TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) surgery is performed to stabilize the spinal vertebrae or disc. It is also performed to act as a shock absorber in the vertebral column The goal of fusion is to eliminate pathological motion segment and its accompanying symptoms which is achieved by the formation of the osseous bridge across the […]
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Cauda equina syndrome is a serious condition with various etiology which cause extreme pressure and swelling of the nerves at the end of the spinal cord Injuries below the level of L1 Etiology Cauda equina has varied etiology some are noted below: Spinal tumors Pott’s disease Protrusion of disk Fracture dislocation of TL spine Clinical […]
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The common approaches for the spine are Smith-Robinson for the cervical spine and posterior for the lumbar spine which is discussed below. The steps of these approaches are: Smith-Robinson approach (Anterior Cervical orientation) Steps to follow in this approach are Transverse / Oblique incision from the medial border of SCM muscle to the midline Platysma […]
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