During this type of spinal fusion surgery, your surgeon will approach the affected area from the back. A piece of your pelvic bone will be removed and placed between your slipped vertebrae, allowing them to fuse to the spine and form a stable piece of bone.
This type of spinal fusion surgery involves approaching the affected area through the lower back, although the surface area is limited when using this technique. Posterior transforaminal fusion is best used to treat localized spondylolisthesis located in the lower back.
This type of spine surgery involves approaching the affected area of your spine through the abdomen, which offers a larger surface area for the procedure. Anterior fusion surgery is usually preferred for treating spinal deformities caused by is thmic spondylolisthesis. Like posterior spinal fusion surgery, anterior fusion involves placing a piece of pelvic bone between spinal bones and allowing them to fuse to your spine.
