How do members experience Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) /Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) L4-5?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Degenerative disc disease 6 1
Herniated disc 3 1
Spondylolisthesis 3 0
Cauda equina syndrome 1 0
Heavy sensation in leg(s) 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Mobility limited by distance 1
Numbness in legs 1
Pain 1
Stiffness/spasticity 1
Tachycardia (fast heart rate) 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 1
Mild 2
None 0