XLIF® Corpectomy
The XLIF Corpectomy technique allows surgeons to treat corpectomy patients through a reproducible, minimally disruptive exposure that provides direct visualization to the affected area.
The XLIF Corpectomy technique allows surgeons to treat corpectomy patients through a reproducible, minimally disruptive exposure that provides direct visualization to the affected area.
A corpectomy (with corpus meaning “body”, and ectomy meaning “remove”) is a procedure where the vertebral body and the adjoining discs are removed. An XLIF Corpectomy is used to treat patients suffering from severe spinal conditions resulting from trauma or tumors where a large part of the vertebra must be removed.
Is XLIF Corpectomy right for me?
If you require spinal surgery, your physician may determine that XLIF Corpectomy is a good option for you. Some of the associated conditions and information are listed here.
Conversely, your physician may determine that XLIF Corpectomy is not a good option for you. It is important to discuss this with your physician in order to determine the best course of treatment for you. This procedure may be used to treat the following conditions:
Vertebral fracture
Vertebral body tumor
Vertebral body fracture(s)
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