Spine fusion

Spine fusion

Spine fusion: Spine fusion is surgery to fuse two or more vertebrae of the spine together using metal plates and screws to keep the spine straight.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Spine fusion

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

• Spinal cord injury
• Herniated disk
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Unstable spine due to disease

Non-Surgical Options: Spine fusion

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

• Back brace
• Pain relief medication
• Physical therapy
• Epidural steroid injections

Other Surgical Options: Spine fusion

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

• Spinal disc replacement surgery

Anesthetic Requirements for Spine fusion

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Spine fusion may include:

• Regional or general anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Spine fusion

Possible surgical complications of Spine fusion may include:

• Infection
• Blood clots
• Stroke
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia
• Disk herniation recurs
• Pain

Spine fusion: Recovery Time

Recovery period for Spine fusion: Six to twelve weeks.

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