Dr P S Ramani : The Surgeon : : PLIF (Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)

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Emergence of Spinal Surgery

Micro Lumbar Discectomy

Posterior Lumbar Interbody
Fusion

Reconstruction of Traumatic
Cervical Spine

Tumors placed anteriorly at
Cervico Medullar Junction

Trauma Causing Burst Factor
at Dorso Lumbar Region

Anterior Transoral Approach
to Upper Cervical Spine

Stabilization of Post C.V.
Junction

Stabilization of Traumatic Spine

Presentations

PLIF (Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)

Anatomical instability in the lumbar spine (Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis) is common. The technique established by Dr. Ramani, to stabilize the spine has been widely acclaimed.

Taath Kanaa

Unstable spine stabilized with author's technique Reconstruction of spine in a case of failed back Failed Back corrected by PLIF

Fusion is done with a combination of allo and auto grafts and further strengthened by using pedicle screws and plates. More recently titanium cages have been used effectively to achieve fusion.The technique has been found very useful to treat cases of failed back.

Osteosynthesis is good without significant settlement and further degenerative process in the motion segment is arrested. Good fusion also is known to help absorb established spurs in the vertebral bodies. Clinically the relief of pain is most significant and a sense of well being with a strengthened back is expressed on the patient's face.

Related Presentations for Download:

Uninstrumented PLIF [ 1803 Kb ]

Changing Trends in Technology of PLIF [ 2547 Kb ]