Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) is a minimally invasive spine surgery designed to alleviate chronic lower back pain caused by various lumbar conditions. This advanced procedure fuses vertebrae to stop painful motion, relieve pinched nerves, and correct spinal deformities like scoliosis. TLIF offers key benefits, including a minimally invasive approach, faster recovery, effective pain relief, and improved spinal stability. During the procedure, Dr. Kremer makes a small incision to remove the damaged disc, inserts a bone graft spacer, restores disc height, and promotes vertebrae fusion. TLIF may be suitable for patients with degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, or spinal stenosis whose back pain hasn’t responded to conservative treatments. If you’re experiencing persistent lower back pain, consult Dr. Kremer to determine if TLIF is the right solution for you.