Alphatec Spine’s Guided Lumbar Interbody Fusion technique is a minimally invasive retroperitoneal trans-psoas approach to the anterior portion of the lumbar spine for interbody fusion.

ARC Portal Access System
The ARC Portal Access System is designed around the GLIF technique, providing for direct visualization and access to the disc space while minimizing the soft tissue disruption that often occurs during open surgery

Key Features & Benefits

• Designed for minimally invasive delivery of a larger interbody to the anterior portion of the lumbar spine than traditional posterior techniques
• Allows for a 360° type procedure without intra-operative repositioning of the patient
• Preserves the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments allowing for reduced muscle disruption
• Supports direct visualization of the operative site for visual confirmation of psoas and neural structure retraction
• Is designed for use with standard hospital neuromonitoring technology
• Provides for an alternative approach to the disc space for revision procedures