{"id":1395,"date":"2026-02-10T15:13:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T15:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/?p=1395"},"modified":"2026-02-11T06:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T06:17:49","slug":"successful-mis-tlif-spine-surgery-in-india-for-an-international-patient-from-iraq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/successful-mis-tlif-spine-surgery-in-india-for-an-international-patient-from-iraq\/","title":{"rendered":"Successful MIS-TLIF Spine Surgery in India for an International Patient from Iraq"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patient Background &amp; Presenting Complaints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 75-year-old male from Iraq presented with a yearlong history of severe low back pain radiating to the leg. The condition progressively worsened to the extent that he became wheelchair-bound, significantly impacting his independence and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pain was mechanical in nature, increasing while getting up from a sitting position, standing, and walking, and was associated with marked functional limitation. Despite conservative treatment attempts in his home country, his condition continued to deteriorate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical Evaluation &amp; Diagnosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon arrival at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, the patient underwent a detailed clinical examination along with advanced radiological evaluation including MRI and X-rays of the lumbar spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Surgery Pre OP X-Ray\" class=\"wp-image-1396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-768x685.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-230x205.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-350x312.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-480x428.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The imaging studies confirmed the diagnosis of:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>L4\u2013L5 Spondylolisthesis (slippage of one vertebra over another)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lumbar Canal Stenosis, causing significant nerve compression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These findings explained his severe pain, reduced mobility, and inability to walk independently.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment Plan &amp; Surgical Intervention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the severity of symptoms, radiological findings, and failure of conservative management, the patient was advised <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/transforaminal-lumbar-interbody-fusion-tlif-back-surgery.html\">Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS-TLIF)<\/a><\/strong> at the L4\u2013L5 level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The minimally invasive approach was chosen to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce muscle damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimize blood loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow faster recovery and early mobilization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The surgery was performed successfully with precise decompression of the spinal canal and stabilization of the affected segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post-Operative Recovery &amp; Outcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following surgery, the patient showed remarkable improvement. His back pain reduced significantly, posture improved, and he gradually regained the ability to stand and walk with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Surgery post OP X-Ray\" class=\"wp-image-1397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-768x671.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-230x201.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-350x306.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-480x419.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With structured rehabilitation and close follow-up, his recovery progressed smoothly. Today, the patient is pain-controlled, functionally improved, and ready to fly back to Iraq, leaving behind months of disability and returning home with renewed independence and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expert Insight: TLIF Surgery &amp; Spondylolisthesis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/doctor1.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Hitesh Garg-Spine Surgeon in India\" class=\"wp-image-1182\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/doctor1.jpg 469w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/doctor1-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/doctor1-230x313.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/doctor1-350x476.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Dr. Hitesh Garg, spondylolisthesis commonly occurs due to degenerative changes, age-related disc wear, facet joint instability, or stress-related defects, leading to vertebral slippage and nerve compression. When left untreated, it can progress to severe pain, neurological symptoms, and loss of mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/transforaminal-lumbar-interbody-fusion-tlif-back-surgery.html\">TLIF surgery<\/a><\/strong> is a highly effective solution for patients with spinal instability and canal stenosis. With modern minimally invasive techniques, we can decompress nerves, restore spinal alignment, and provide long-term stability while enabling faster recovery and improved quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advancements in spine surgery, especially <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/transforaminal-lumbar-interbody-fusion-tlif-back-surgery.html\">MIS-TLIF<\/a><\/strong>, have transformed outcomes for patients who were once severely disabled\u2014allowing them to walk again and return to normal life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This successful case highlights how early expert evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and advanced minimally invasive spine surgery can be truly life-changing\u2014even for patients who have been wheelchair-bound for months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Surgery\" class=\"wp-image-1398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.centerspineindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Right diagnosis. Right surgery. Right recovery.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patient Background &amp; Presenting Complaints A 75-year-old male from Iraq presented with a yearlong history of severe low back pain radiating to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1400,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,66],"tags":[85,23,69,17,211,180,210,179,209,15,53,16,26,72,68,84],"class_list":["post-1395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-spine-surgery","category-tlif-surgery","tag-artemis-hospital","tag-best-spine-specialist-in-gurgaon","tag-dr-hitesh-garg","tag-healthy-lifestyle","tag-iraq","tag-l4-l5-level","tag-l4-l5-spondylolisthesis","tag-lumbar-canal-stenosis","tag-mis-tlif-spine-surgery-in-india","tag-spine-pain","tag-spine-specialist-in-india","tag-spine-surgeon-in-india","tag-spine-surgery","tag-spondylolisthesis","tag-tlif-surgery","tag-transforaminal-lumbar-interbody-fusion"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Successful MIS-TLIF Spine Surgery in India for an International Patient from Iraq - SPINE &amp; 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