Spinal Fusion Surgery
A fusion is a surgical technique that involves eliminating the motion in between vertebrae by “welding” the bones together. By fusing the bones together, they heal into a single, solid unit. A fusion procedure may be recommended to eliminate painful motion, restore your alignment or posture, or provide stability to your spine. In certain cases, your surgeon may perform a laminectomy in addition to the fusion procedure if you have leg symptoms such as pain and numbness.
What Is Spinal Fusion Surgery?
A fusion simply means getting one bone to grow into the other. Most commonly, this involves removing part of the disc, or the shock absorber, and replacing it with an implant that promotes bone growth. The devices that spine surgeons place in the body simply speed up the bony healing. Once the bone has completely grown into the other, then a complete fusion has occurred.
Types of Spinal Fusion Surgeries
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What are the Benefits of Spinal Fusion Surgery?
- Eliminates painful motion
- Restores your alignment or posture
- Provides stability to your spine
- Improves quality of life