The bad news is that relapse is an all too common problem with recovery, but the good news is that people do recover from addictions, sometimes after many relapses. A relapse does not mean that the person will never get better, but it can be a sign that their treatment needs to be altered.
ZIFT is a laparoscopic operative procedure that is performed under general anesthesia. The procedure requires two 1 cm incisions; one inside the belly button, the other at the bikini line. Under direct visualization, the embryos are inserted via a catheter into one of the fallopian tubes.
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF): fusion procedure where spine is accessed through patientâs back. What is Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion? Posterior lumbar interbody fusion, or PLIF, is intended to relieve back and leg pain by removing a damaged lumbar disc and fusing the two adjacent vertebrae together using bone graft material. The approach for this procedure is from the patient's back, or posterior. Who needs Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion? Your doctor may determine you are a candidate for Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion if you have a history of mechanical low back pain. This low back pain may or may be accompanied by leg pain.