To decide whether the same method can be used to measure the specific heat capacity of a sample, the following factors that affect measurement during thermal diffusivity tests need to be analyzed: 1  Rise in temperature. 2  Laser pulse magnitude. 3  Reflection by other media. 4  Sample-related problems.
Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) Extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) is a minimally invasive procedure performed through the side of the body to treat spinal disorders and reduce long-term back or leg pain that has not responded to other treatments, such as steroid injections, physical therapy and pain medication.
Advantages of XLIF include: 1  Less surgery time â XLIF can be completed in as little as an hour, reducing the time the patient is in surgery and under anesthesia. 2  Less blood loss and scarring â Minimally invasive procedures result in less tissue disruption and reduced blood loss.