Anterior Interbody Fusion

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
AIF
Pronunciation
/ænˈtɪəri.ˌɪntəˈbɒdi.ˈfjuːʒən/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. All patients were treated with anterior interbody fusion and internal fixation. The humeral intramedullary nails or unilateral limb reconstruction system fixators and bone grafting in the management of humeral shaft nonunion
  2. Anterior interbody fusion methods included bonegrafting with plate fixation or cage.
  3. In the case of central herniation with or without intervertebral instability, extraperitoneal anterolateral discectomy or anterior interbody fusion led to favorable long-term results.
  4. Posterior Transpedicular Screw System Internal Fixation and Anterior Interbody Fusion(AIF) in the Treatment of Kyphosis of Spinal Tuberculosis
  5. Objective : To evaluate the effectiveness of surgical treatment including posterior discectomy, extraperitoneal anterolateral discectomy, and anterior interbody fusion for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation in children younger than 16 years of age.

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