Spinal Fusion Surgery
By Dr. Sunday Ero
What is Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion Procedure?
XLIF stands for Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion surgery. This minimally invasive procedure has two small incisions. One incision is on the side and one is on the back. This procedure uses a special tool to give MD access to the spine. If you want to learn more about spinal fusion surgery, please read this ARTICLE by Dr. Sunday Ero. Dr. Ero is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at the JOI Baptist South Clinic.
JOI Rehab has a program for spine or back patients that will fast-track them for physical therapy. It allows patients to begin conservative treatment. The Fast-Track Physical Therapists work closely with the JOI Physicians
Spinal Fusion Surgery
To learn more about the anatomy of the spine, please go to the Anatomy of the Spine Video.
Dr. Ero works at our Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute office located at Baptist South Campus – 14534 Old St. Augustine Road, Suite 3210 Medical Office Building (MOB) 3. on the 2nd floor.
His specialties include:
- Back and Neck
- C-Arm Assisted Spine Surgery
- Spine and Scoliosis Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopaedic Trauma
To make an appointment with Dr. Sunday Ero, please call 904-JOI-2000 or schedule online.
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