
Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF): Everything You Need to Know
May 22, 2023 · XLIF, or Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat spinal conditions in the lower back. It involves accessing the spine through a small …
XLIF: Lumbar Spinal Fusion - Spine-health
XLIF (extreme lateral interbody fusion) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that fuses two levels of the spine using an approach from the side of the lower back.
XLIF/LLIF Surgery: Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion | HSS
Nov 6, 2024 · XLIF (extreme lateral interbody fusion) is a trademarked name of Nuvasive, Inc. for their proprietary system of LLIF surgical tools and instrumentation, and it is occasionally used …
Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) - UCSF Health
Extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) is a minimally invasive procedure performed through the side of the body to treat spinal disorders and reduce long-term back or leg pain that has not responded to …
What implants are used? Below are some examples of the implants that may be used during your XLIF® procedure:
The Benefits of XLIF Surgery: A Minimally Invasive Solution for Spinal ...
Mar 5, 2025 · One of the most advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques available today is eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF). XLIF offers a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional …
XLIF™ - eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion | Globus Medical
The Modulus™ XLIF™ Plate is a low-profile anti-migration device designed for use with the Modulus™ XLIF™ interbody spacer to provide stability in multi-stage procedures or in the event of an anterior …
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion - OrthoInfo - AAOS
The lateral approach is often referred to as extreme lateral or direct lateral interbody fusion (XLIF or DLIF). The surgeon accesses the spine by going through the psoas muscle, the muscle that enables …
Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
XLIF, which is short for extreme lateral interbody fusion, is a minimally invasive approach to lumbar spinal fusion surgery, also called lumbar interbody fusion, in which the neurosurgeon accesses the …
What Is an XLIF Surgery? (Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion)
Aug 25, 2025 · XLIF (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) is a spinal fusion surgery that accesses the spine from the side. The procedure permanently joins two or more vertebrae, stabilizing the spinal …