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INFORMATION ABOUT: Spine - Cervical Spine - General Spine - Lumbar Spine - Thoracic View Web RX Copyright Statement Patient Education Disclaimer		« Back How soon can I expect relief from my back and leg pain with a spinal fusion? I'm having one level fused (L45) using the ALIF method. Anterior lumbar interbody fusion or ALIF is used most often when patients have a single degenerative disc. The damaged disc is removed. Bone graft with or without implanted cages is used to fuse the two vertebrae together. Some patients are surprised that they aren't pain free right away. Most patients obtain pain relief in the first six weeks. They continue to get better during the first six months. Studies show a success rate for ALIF between 73 and 86 percent. Success is defined as a solid fusion with pain relief. It doesn't always mean the patient got complete pain reduction. References: « Back *Disclaimer:*The information contained herein is compiled from a variety of sources. It may not be complete or timely. It does not cover all diseases, physical conditions, ailments or treatments. The information should NOT be used in place of visit with your healthcare provider, nor should you disregard the advice of your health care provider because of any information you read in this topic. All content provided by eORTHOPOD® is a registered trademark of Mosaic Medical Group, L.L.C.. Content is the sole property of Mosaic Medical Group, LLC and used herein by permission.