Lumbar spine fusion

Lumbar spine fusion: Lumbar spine fusion is surgery to physically link together two or more vertebrae in the lumbar region of the spine. The damaged discs are removed and the space is filled with pieces of the patient's pelvic bone or other bone. This surgery is performed to eliminate pain.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Lumbar spine fusion

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Lumbar spine fusion:

Degenerative disc pain
Nerve root compression (see Nerve symptoms)

Non-Surgical Options: Lumbar spine fusion

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Lumbar spine fusion:

Pain relief medication
Physical therapy
Epidural steroid injections

Other Surgical Options: Lumbar spine fusion

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Lumbar spine fusion may include these surgeries:

Spinal disc replacement surgery

Anesthetic Requirements for Lumbar spine fusion

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Lumbar spine fusion may include:

General anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Lumbar spine fusion

Possible surgical complications of Lumbar spine fusion may include:

Bleeding
Infection
Adverse reaction to anesthesia
Decreased neurological function (e.g. numbness)
Failed back surgery syndrome
Nerve injury