Transforaminal/Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF/PLIF)

Transforaminal/Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF/PLIF) is a surgical technique in which the intervertebral disc is removed and replaced with an implant to stabilize two vertebrae. The TLIF and PLIF techniques differ in the surgical approach. It is used in cases of spinal instability or degenerative disease.