Your Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Incision - What to Expect

If you're prepping for spine surgery, you're probably thinking quite a bit about the anterior lumbar interbody fusion incision and how it's going to heal once the procedure is over. It's a bit of a head-scratcher for many patients at first. You've got a back problem, yet the surgeon wants to go in through your stomach. It feels counterintuitive, but there's a very logical reason for it, and understanding how that incision works can take a lot of the anxiety out of the process. ...

May 2, 2026 · 7 min · Hair Oriana