Dr. Ferrández presented the OLIF approach to lumbar spine (oblique lumbar approach), a less aggresive option in revision surgery for patients previously operated in the lumbar spine. After the presentation, he performed a surgical demo about the use of a new generation of cement-free pedicle screws for osteoporotic patients, by SpineNature. Surgery was broadcasted through the TVCC for a specialised audience in the Meeting Room at Clínica Vistahermosa (Alicante).
First Meeting in Elche about eXtreme Lateral approach to the lumbar spine (XLIF)
Dr. Ferrandez, our spine expert, performed 2 demonstration surgeries to showcase the high corrective capabilities of XLIF, a recent minimally invasive approach. XLIF allows for minimal damage to healthy tissues while treating severe lumbar deformities in elderly patients. This new technique expands the range of ages of patients with spinal degenerative deformities who are candidates for corrective surgery.
The following X-ray slides show how the patients’ lumbar spine is straightened after implanting four bone wedges (or specify the type of wedge) into the curved area between the affected vertebrae.
