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Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)

A spinal fusion procedure where a degenerated lumbar disc is removed through an abdominal approach and replaced with a graft or cage to stabilize the vertebral segment.

Official Updated Aug 3, 2026 22 instruments
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