PLIF – Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery

PLIF – Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery

When you come to Spine Solutions India, we only do advanced spine care using cutting edge surgery methods that prioritise accuracy, safety, and long-lasting pain relief. Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (PLIF) is a very good way to treat severe lower back pain that is caused by an unstable spine, degenerative disc disease, or nerve compression.

What is PLIF Surgery?

PLIF spine surgery in Delhi fuses the spine from behind. A bone graft or spacer is carefully placed between two vertebrae to replace the injured disc. The bone graft eventually fuses the vertebrae into one bone. This prevents aberrant spine movement and relieves discomfort.
This operation is recommended when drugs, physical therapy, or injections don’t reduce pain permanently.

When is PLIF Recommended?

PLIF surgery is usually recommended for people who have:

• Disease of degenerative discs
• Instability in the lower back
• Spondylolisthesis (vertebrae that slip)
• Scoliosis of the spine with nerve compression
• Repeated herniation of the disc
• Back and leg pain that won’t go away (sciatica)

Before surgery is suggested at Spine Solutions India, every patient goes through a thorough evaluation that includes MRI scans, a physical exam, and a neurological review.

How is the Procedure Performed?

The person is put under general anaesthesia for PLIF surgery. To get to the spine, the Best lumbar fusion surgeon in Delhi makes a small cut in the lower back. The broken disc is taken out, and the room is carefully cleaned and set up.

After that, a bone graft or implant cage is put into the disc space to make the spine stable and regain its height. A lot of the time, screws and bars are also used to protect the spine even more while it fuses naturally over time.

Advanced surgical methods are used to make sure that the nerves are decompressed precisely and that as little blood as possible is lost.

Recovery After PLIF Surgery

Recovery time varies on the patient’s health and the extent of the surgery of Posterior lumbar interbody fusion in Delhi NCR, but most people can walk again in one or two days. A short stay in the hospital is common, and then an organised rehabilitation program starts.

Physiotherapy is an important part of getting stronger, more flexible, and able to move around again. It may take a few months for the bones to fuse together completely, but patients often feel a lot better much sooner.

Why Choose Spine Solutions India?

Our goal at Spine Solutions India is to provide world-class spine care with a focus on the patient. Our team is led by spine surgeons with a lot of experience in both minimally invasive and complex spinal operations. As a priority, we focus on accurate evaluation, cutting edge surgical techniques, and custom planning of each patient’s care.

We want to do more than just treat pain. We also want to improve patients’ quality of life so they can go back to their normal lives with trust.