Adult degenerative scoliosis is a condition where a right-left or lateral curve develops in a previously straight spine, secondary to advanced degenerative disc disease. This curvature occurs as a result of deterioration (or degeneration) of the disc space and joints in the back of the spine.
Laurie underwent XLIF surgery in January 2010. She has resumed her favorite activities and the first time she went golfing after the surgery she was able to play 18 holes one day and 18 holes the next day.
The Better Way Back® Patient Ambassador David has participated in several Patient Ambassador events at NuVasive corporate headquarters in San Diego. On May 18, though, he got to take a special tour of the NuVasive headquarters with his wife and some of their friends.
Allan struggled with back and nerve pain for four years. He underwent XLIF surgery in April 2013. “This is the best I’ve felt in four years,” he says. “I am finally looking forward again!”
Julie struggled with lower back instability and pain for about 15 years. She enjoyed traveling, knitting,making jewelry, cooking, gardening, and volunteering, but back pain often interfered with her life. Julie could not stand up straight, bend over, or work in her garden.
Bobbi struggled with back pain for about four years. Initially, she did not seek medical treatment for her pain; she temporarily relieved the pain with conservative treatments. Just a couple hours after surgery, Bobbi was up and walking with the assistance of her nurses. She was only in the hospital for three days.
In many cases, these causes of spine problems occur in the thoracolumbar spine–the zone of the spine where eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF®) procedures are performed. Here’s some important information to know about that zone of the spine.
How much more pain could I take? Is this as good as it gets? How much longer could I hang on? How much longer could I continue existing this way? At 43 years old, these were the questions I asked myself
You already know that The Better Way Back® is a dedicated community that provides hope, support, and valuable information to eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) patients, and people considering XLIF surgery, who are suffering with chronic back or leg pain. But what is XLIF?