Expert assessment and treatment for spinal fusion, lumbar fusion, lumbar stabilisation and minimally invasive fusion techniques including TLIF, PLIF, ALIF, LLIF and XLIF.
Understanding spinal fusion, lumbar fusion and stabilisation procedures used to treat chronic back pain, leg pain and spinal instability
Lumbar fusion surgery stops movement at a painful, unstable spinal joint by permanently joining two or more vertebrae together, preventing painful friction and inflammation.
By stabilising the affected segment, the procedure prevents nerves from rubbing on discs and stops inflammation from rubbing bones, facet joints, or nerves.
We use specialised spinal instruments including screws, rods, and plates that act as an internal splint, enhancing the healing process and ensuring stability.
Different fusion procedures are chosen according to the spinal level, anatomy, nerve compression pattern and the amount of instability that needs to be treated.
Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion is performed from the back and side of the spine and is commonly discussed for lumbar instability, nerve compression and degenerative disc disease.
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion approaches the lumbar spine from the back and may be used when decompression and interbody fusion are needed together.
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion reaches the spine from the front, allowing disc removal and cage placement while avoiding direct dissection through the back muscles.
Lateral lumbar interbody fusion and extreme lateral interbody fusion approach the spine from the side and can be useful in selected cases requiring restoration of disc height and alignment.
Conditions that may benefit from lumbar fusion surgery, spinal fusion surgery or lumbar stabilisation treatment
Advanced techniques tailored to your specific condition
From the front of the spine
A 10-12cm incision is made into the abdomen. Organs and blood vessels are carefully moved aside to reveal the front of the lumbar spine.
Degenerate discs are removed and replaced with a spacer filled with synthetic bone material. The cage holds vertebrae together while fusion occurs.
Benefits: Generally better results with quicker healing time, though carries slightly higher risk of complication.
From the back of the spine
A 10-12cm incision is made into the back. The surgeon carefully works through muscle layers to reach the spine.
Degenerate discs are removed and replaced with a fusion cage or prosthetic disc, filled with bone material to aid fusion.
Benefits: Slightly lower complication rate with excellent visualization. Both procedures performed under general anaesthetic.
Transparent information to help you make informed decisions
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Specialist spine care built around surgical expertise, imaging insight and pain management support
Our service is built around specialist spinal surgery, advanced imaging insight, pain management support and clear consultant-led decision-making. Patients considering lumbar fusion, stabilisation or other spinal procedures benefit from a team structure designed to match the right specialist input to the right stage of care.