Anterior Lumbar Fusion, 1 level (ALIF)
Lumbar fusion is one of the most common back surgeries performed. If you have back pain, instability, pain radiating into your arms or down your legs, and/or have damaged discs between your vertebrae, you may be a candidate for lumbar fusion. By fusing together two or more of your vertebrae (spinal fusion), your doctor can stabilize your spine and likely reduce or eliminate the pain you are experiencing.