Posterior Lumbar Instrumented Fusion (PLIF) is a technique performed to achieve spinal fusion in the low back (lumbar spine)....
NuVasive MAS PLIF
The NuVasive Maximum Access Surgery Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MAS® PLIF) is an alternative solution to traditional “open” PLIF surgeries. It is a less disruptive approach to decompress nerve roots and fuse one or more vertebrae together to reduce their motion. The MAS PLIF procedure is designed to eliminate the need to retract muscles lateral to the facet joints, while allowing a thorough bilateral decompression, facilitating bilateral interbody grafting and pedicle screw fixation. Benefits of this procedure include minimal blood loss, a shorter hospital stay, and a faster post-operative recovery time.
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