A PLIF cage, or posterior lumbar interbody fusion cage, is a medical implant used to stabilize and fuse the vertebrae in the lumbar spine. It is a small, cage-like device that is inserted between the vertebrae during a PLIF surgery. PLIF surgery is a type of spinal fusion surgery that is used to treat a variety of conditions, including degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis.
Specifications:
A small, hollow device made of various materials.
Designed to promote bone growth and fusion.
Easy to perform with an open or minimally invasive procedure.
Designed with anatomical structure and optimal fusion conditions.
Come in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet the demands of the patient.
Restores alignment, offers stability, reduces pain from abnormal motion by filling intervertebral space.
Typically has a graft window on the top and bottom of the cage to allow for bone graft placement.
Distributes load, reduces strain on nearby structures in fused segments.
Improves fusion rates for successful, stable long-term outcomes.