Who is a good candidate for this procedure?

Ideal candidates include patients with degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or recurrent disc herniations causing persistent leg pain or neurological deficits that have not responded to conservative care. Contraindications include active spinal infection, severe osteoporosis, morbid obesity, or advanced multilevel instability that may require a more extensive approach. A thorough evaluation by a spine surgeon is essential to determine suitability.