Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) Surgery

The Patient's Story

• The video introduces Sean Boskind, a former 911 dispatcher who spent over 15 years battling debilitating chronic back pain and leg spasms that severely impacted his quality of life and forced him into early retirement. Watch Sean's Story Learn About His Symptoms

The Medical Challenge

• After trying conservative treatments like injections, which ultimately worsened his nerve pain due to a pinched nerve, surgery became his necessary next step. Explore His Treatment Journey Learn Why Surgery Was Considered

The Procedure

• He consulted with specialists at the Maryland Spine Center at Mercy Medical Center - Baltimore, including Dr. David Falk and Dr. Maksim Shlykov, who recommended an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF). This procedure approaches the spine from the front, with a vascular surgeon helping clear the path for the spine surgery team. Meet the Spine Specialists Learn About the Procedure

The Outcome

• Highlighting a life-changing recovery, Sean shares how waking up from surgery felt like "someone had lifted a veil," allowing him to walk unassisted without a cane for the first time in 15 years. Hear About His Recovery Watch His Recovery Story