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.
For lumbar fusion, the development of a minimally invasive technique through an alternative approach has enabled less traumatic access to the anterior spine. Extreme lateral interbody fusion, also known as XLIF, is exploding in popularity among spine specialists.