What Is an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion?
Thousands of people suffer from lower back pain, and spinal surgery is a viable option for many. For some of these sufferers, anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery, in which a bone graft is added to part of the spine to prevent movement, can help relieve the pain. The risks and benefits should be weighed carefully before undergoing a surgery as invasive as an anterior lumbar interbody fusion. There are possible alternative treatments and therapies that may produce better results when considered on an individual basis.
