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title: "ALIF: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion"
description: ALIF is generally used to treat back or leg pain caused by degenerative disc disease. The surgeon will stabilize the spine by fusing vertebrae together with bone graft material.
date_modified: "2021-08-25T11:50:12-04:00"
---

 

#####  ALIF: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion 

ALIF is generally used to treat back or leg pain caused by degenerative disc disease. The surgeon will stabilize the spine by fusing vertebrae together with bone graft material.

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