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St. Louis Spine & Orthopedic Surgery Center 1130 Town & Country Commons Drive Chesterfield, MO 63017 Ph: (636) 256-0320 Fax: (636) 256-0327 Administrator: Christine Slattery Clinical Director: Kathy Ponze, R.N. Business Office Manager: Alicia Bange		About The XLIF Procedure The XLIF® procedure is what is termed a “minimally invasive” procedure. This means that instead of a traditional, large, “open” incision, the procedure is performed through one or more small incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is thought to be better for many reasons, including: less tissue trauma, less scarring, and less postoperative discomfort. The XLIF procedure is innovative because not only is it minimally invasive, but also it allows the surgeon to access the spine from the side of the body, which inherently means less soft tissue to cross to get to the spine. This also avoids major muscle groups in the back, and the major organs and blood vessels in the abdomen. The XLIF surgery includes neuromonitoring, the testing of the nerves during surgery, which is a critical part of this procedure. Because nerves exiting the spinal column are close to psoas muscle and can even run right over its surface, it is critical that the surgeons have real-time information about the nerves’ position relative to his instruments. You can read more in Frequently Asked Questions. Patient Testimonials The XLIF surgery has led to terrific outcomes for the right type of patient. Read these testimonials from real patients about the XLIF surgery and recovery. Margaret’s Story Mulit-level degenerative disc disease Kansas City, KS Claire’s Story Degenerative disc disease Spokane, WA Benjamin’s Story Spondylolisthesis of the L4 and L5 vertebra Manheim Township, PA ___________________________________________________ Our Patient's Testimonials "The staff did a great job of calming our fears. This is the best procedure I have ever had. Thank you. You guys are great." --Shannon "Great doctor & staff. I would highly recommend anyone to this facility. Thanks for everything." --Chris "Very excellent staff. They took care of my every need. This puts the hospital care to shame!!" --Anonymous

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St. Louis Spine &
Orthopedic Surgery Center
1130 Town & Country
Commons Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Ph: (636) 256-0320
Fax: (636) 256-0327

Administrator:
Christine Slattery

Clinical Director:
Kathy Ponze, R.N.

Business
Office Manager:
Alicia Bange

About The XLIF Procedure
The XLIF® procedure is what is termed a “minimally invasive” procedure. This means that instead of a traditional, large, “open” incision, the procedure is performed through one or more small incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is thought to be better for many reasons, including: less tissue trauma, less scarring, and less postoperative discomfort.

The XLIF procedure is innovative because not only is it minimally invasive, but also it allows the surgeon to access the spine from the side of the body, which inherently means less soft tissue to cross to get to the spine. This also avoids major muscle groups in the back, and the major organs and blood vessels in the abdomen.

The XLIF surgery includes neuromonitoring, the testing of the nerves during surgery, which is a critical part of this procedure. Because nerves exiting the spinal column are close to psoas muscle and can even run right over its surface, it is critical that the surgeons have real-time information about the nerves’ position relative to his instruments. You can read more in Frequently Asked Questions.

Patient Testimonials
The XLIF surgery has led to terrific outcomes for the right type of patient. Read these testimonials from real patients about the XLIF surgery and recovery.

Margaret’s Story
Mulit-level degenerative disc disease
Kansas City, KS

Claire’s Story
Degenerative disc disease
Spokane, WA

Benjamin’s Story
Spondylolisthesis of the L4 and L5 vertebra
Manheim Township, PA
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Our Patient's Testimonials

"The staff did a great job of calming our fears. This is the best procedure I have ever had. Thank you. You guys are great." --Shannon

"Great doctor & staff. I would highly recommend anyone to this facility. Thanks for everything." --Chris

"Very excellent staff. They took care of my every need. This puts the hospital care
to shame!!" --Anonymous