Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

CRITICAL POINTS Must Know ◾ Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) allow circumferential fusion entirely from a posterior approach.

◾ PLIF and TLIF provide substantially greater surface area for fusion than posterolateral fusion alone.