Is TLIF surgery painful?
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Is TLIF surgery painful?
In general, most patients that have failed TLIF have severe pain in some form despite undergoing surgery to cure chronic pain.
How long does a TLIF surgery take?
The skin is closed using stitches or surgical staples. A sterile bandage is applied, and is changed daily while in the hospital. The total surgery time is approximately 3 to 6 hours, depending on the number of spinal levels involved.
What are the risks of TLIF surgery?
The risks of TLIF include:
- Infection.
- Excess bleeding.
- Nerve damage.
- Blood clots.
- The bones may not fuse together well.
- Not enough relief of pain.
- New pain at the site of surgery.
Is TLIF surgery successful?
Success Rates for TLIF Back Surgery Studies indicate that the patient’s pain is improved 60% to 70% after TLIF spinal fusion surgery and approximately 80% of patients undergoing TLIF spinal fusion surgery are satisfied with the surgical result.
What can you not do after TLIF surgery?
Avoid strenuous activities, such as bicycle riding, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, until your doctor says it is okay. Do not drive for 2 to 4 weeks after your surgery or until your doctor says it is okay. Avoid riding in a car for more than 30 minutes at a time for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery.
How do I prepare for TLIF surgery?
Find out how to prepare for this surgery to increase your likelihood of a smooth spinal fusion recovery.
- Quit smoking.
- Discuss your medications and supplements.
- Eat healthy—and get plenty of fiber.
- Move your bed downstairs.
- Prepare your kitchen.
- Obtain helpful durable medical equipment (DME).
How much does TLIF surgery cost?
The mean ± SD total 2-year cost of TLIF was $36,836 ± $11,800 (surgery cost, $21,311 ± $2800; outpatient resource utilization cost, $3940 ± $2720; indirect cost, $11,584 ± $11,363). Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion was associated with a mean 2-year cost per QALY gained of $42,854.