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Microsurgical Spine Center 1519 3rd St. S.E. Suite 102 Puyallup, Washington 98372 Ph: (253) 841-0705 Fax: (253) 841-4527 Administrator: Deb Novak, RN PH: (253) 604-1422 Business Office Manager: Natalya Mecklenburg PH: (253) 604-1418 Register for our next FREE "Healthy Back" workshop Powered by Eventbrite®		About The XLIF Procedure The XLIF® procedure is what is termed a “minimally invasive” procedure. This means that instead of a traditional, large, “open” incision, the procedure is performed through one or more small incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is thought to be better for many reasons, including: less tissue trauma, less scarring, and less postoperative discomfort. The XLIF procedure is innovative because not only is it minimally invasive, but also it allows the surgeon to access the spine from the side of the body, which inherently means less soft tissue to cross to get to the spine. This also avoids major muscle groups in the back, and the major organs and blood vessels in the abdomen. The XLIF surgery includes neuromonitoring, the testing of the nerves during surgery, which is a critical part of this procedure. Because nerves exiting the spinal column are close to psoas muscle and can even run right over its surface, it is critical that the surgeons have real-time information about the nerves’ position relative to his instruments. You can read more in Frequently Asked Questions. Patient Testimonials The XLIF surgery has led to terrific outcomes for the right type of patient. Read these testimonials from real patients about the XLIF surgery and recovery. Margaret’s Story Mulit-level degenerative disc disease Kansas City, KS Claire’s Story Degenerative disc disease Spokane, WA Benjamin’s Story Spondylolisthesis of the L4 and L5 vertebra Manheim Township, PA

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Microsurgical
Spine Center
1519 3rd St. S.E.
Suite 102
Puyallup, Washington 98372

Ph: (253) 841-0705
Fax: (253) 841-4527

Administrator:
Deb Novak, RN
PH: (253) 604-1422

Business Office Manager:
Natalya Mecklenburg
PH: (253) 604-1418

About The XLIF Procedure
The XLIF® procedure is what is termed a “minimally invasive” procedure. This means that instead of a traditional, large, “open” incision, the procedure is performed through one or more small incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is thought to be better for many reasons, including: less tissue trauma, less scarring, and less postoperative discomfort.

The XLIF procedure is innovative because not only is it minimally invasive, but also it allows the surgeon to access the spine from the side of the body, which inherently means less soft tissue to cross to get to the spine. This also avoids major muscle groups in the back, and the major organs and blood vessels in the abdomen.

The XLIF surgery includes neuromonitoring, the testing of the nerves during surgery, which is a critical part of this procedure. Because nerves exiting the spinal column are close to psoas muscle and can even run right over its surface, it is critical that the surgeons have real-time information about the nerves’ position relative to his instruments. You can read more in Frequently Asked Questions.

Patient Testimonials
The XLIF surgery has led to terrific outcomes for the right type of patient. Read these testimonials from real patients about the XLIF surgery and recovery.

Margaret’s Story
Mulit-level degenerative disc disease
Kansas City, KS

Claire’s Story
Degenerative disc disease
Spokane, WA

Benjamin’s Story
Spondylolisthesis of the L4 and L5 vertebra
Manheim Township, PA