There isn’t a strict age limit. Young patients: Spinal fusion is performed in children and adolescents, especially for severe scoliosis…
Sometimes, waiting can be beneficial if your condition is not progressive and non-surgical options are still being explored. However, in…
Spinal fusion surgery is performed under general anesthesia. This means you will be completely unconscious and feel no pain during…
While specific steps vary by approach, generally they involve: Anesthesia: You will be given general anesthesia. Incision: An incision is…
Yes, there are several approaches, often named by where the surgeon accesses the spine: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF): Approach…
Spinal fusion is typically recommended when conservative treatments (like medication, physical therapy, injections) have failed to alleviate persistent and severe…
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that permanently joins two or more vertebrae (the bones of your spine) into a…
Spinal fusion surgery risks include, Adjacent Segment Disease, Non-Union, Loss of Mobility and Flexibility, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. Protect Your…
A multilevel fusion surgery involves the removal of the disc and fusion of the spinal bones (vertebrae) with a bone…
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