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111 Broadway
4th Floor
New York, NY 10006
(212)­ 263-9700

333 East 38th Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(646)­ 501-7200

111 Broadway
4th Floor
New York, NY 10006
(212)­ 263-9700
333 E 38th Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(646)­ 501-7200
311 North Street
White Plains, NY 10605
(914)­ 681-8808

The XLIF® Procedure 

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After you have been positioned, an X-ray will be taken to help your doctor precisely locate the operative space. Next, your skin will be marked at the site where the two small incisions will be made. Your surgeon will use the latest instrumentation to access the spine in a minimally disruptive manner. Disc preparation is the next step. This is done by removing the disc tissue which will allow the bones to be fused together. Several X-rays will be taken during this stage to ensure the preparation is correct. Once the disc has been prepared, the surgeon will then place a stabilizing implant into the space to restore the disc height and enable the spine to once again support necessary loads. Once in position, a final X-ray will be taken to confirm correct implant placement. In the event that further stabilization is necessary, the surgeon may choose to insert additional screws, rods, or plates into the vertebrae.

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Spinal Expertise

Dr. Goldstein is recognized as one of the leading spine surgeons in New York. He is a Clinical Professore of Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery at the NYU School of Medicine. His expertise is sought by television, media, and magazines. His practice is focused on surgical treatment:

2021 Castle ConnollyDr. Jeffrey Goldstein was recognized again in 2021 as one of America's Top Doctors .

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Dr. Goldstein serves as Director of Education, Division of Spine Surgery and Director of the Spine Surgery Fellowship at NYU Langone Health (previously Medical Center Hospital for Joint Diseases.)
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