PLIF MySpine MC

PLIF stands for posterior lumbar interbody fusion. This means that the spine is secured along the posterior side by means of cages. MySpine MC is a patient-specific approach in which screws are placed through an incision in the midline of the back according to a customized trajectory.

For whom?

Fixing the spine is not always possible when your bone is affected by osteoporosis. A classic PLIF can then be replaced by a MySpine MC. Here the hard bone can be searched for by choosing a different screw trajectory.

Based on a CT scan, a 3D model is made of the posterior structures of the vertebrae. Together with this 3D model, patient-specific guides are created that ensure that the screw trajectory can be drilled safely.

In addition to being able to treat people with osteoporosis, this technique also ensures that a smaller incision is needed, which will allow the wound to heal faster.

Technique

During the procedure, the worn intervertebral disc is removed and the height of the collapsed intervertebral disc is raised by placing two cages. These cages are hollow and are filled with your own bone taken from the removed intervertebral disc. After this, the screws are connected by a rod. The vertebrae are reconnected along the front and back side.

The final fusing of the vertebrae can take several months and is followed up by an RX or CT scan.

RX skeleton
CT-examination of the limb

Aftercare

Your doctor will discuss with you which activities you should best not do and for how long. A physical therapist will accompany you during your recovery. Also after your stay in the hospital you can follow physical therapy with muscle strengthening exercises.

Want to know more about your rehabilitation?

The rehabilitation program after a PLIF is part of orthopaedic rehabilitation.

Orthopaedic rehabilitation

Departments

For more information, contact the orthopaedics department.

Telephone 011 33 42 86