Fusion procedures are by nature more invasive than discectomy procedures. When a fusion is required though, it’s our philosophy to make it as minimally invasive as possible. Conventional fusion procedures access the disc by cutting through normal muscle, ligaments and bone. The transforaminal approach allows the discectomy and fusion procedure to be done through a natural opening in the spine, the intervertebral foramen. This allows a fusion without disrupting normal structures, making recovery faster and easier.