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.
XLIF Surgery. Spinal conditions that can cause pain and restrict mobility are almost a universal health problem. But each of our back problems is different in its own way. Thankfully, advances in spinal surgery provide new treatment options that allow orthopedic spine surgeons to better tailor treatments to individual patients.