The Pathway Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) device is inserted through a single incision and placed lengthwise across the disc space for spinal support and autogenous grafting material containment. The surgeon uses a unilateral posterior transforaminal approach to access the disc space. The benefit of this type of approach is minimal nerve root disturbance.
- Surgical approach:transforaminal, posterior