With over 10 years of clinical evidence, extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) is innovative in that the disc removal is done from the side of the body. This keeps the muscles, bones, and ligaments in place, allowing the body to recover quicker and regain movement that the patient couldn't previously do.

Dr. William Hunter, of NSSC Spine Clinic, is a boardcertified neurosurgeon with over two decades of experience. Dr. Hunter is also a respected lecturer that travels across the country to teach about minimally invasive techniques, such as XLIF.