What is spinal fusion?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae in the spine are joined together with bone grafts, screws, and rods so that the fused area of the spine becomes immobilized. Watch this video on the procedure.
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Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae in the spine are joined together with bone grafts, screws, and rods so that the fused area of the spine becomes immobilized. Watch this video on the procedure. More -
Healthwise answered:Spinal fusion is a surgery that joins (fuses) two or more vertebrae together. Vertebrae are the 33 interlocking bones of the spinal column that are stacked on top of each other.
Methods of doing spinal fusion may include:
- Using bone that is harvested from elsewhere in the body or is obtained from a bone bank to make a "bridge" between adjoining vertebrae. This graft of bone stimulates the growth of new bone.
- Securing metal implants to the vertebrae to hold them together until new bone grows between the vertebrae.
The medical term for spinal fusion is arthrodesis.
Spinal fusion is a surgery that joins (fuses) two or more vertebrae together. Vertebrae are the 33 interlocking bones of the spinal column that are stacked on top of each other. Methods of doing spinal fusion may include: Using bone that is... More -
Dr. Romesh Nalliah answered:Spinal fusion is a surgical process that bonds vertebrae together. It is done to stop movement in those vertebrae and is necessitated when movement is painful and cannot be controlled with pain relieving medication.Spinal fusion is a surgical process that bonds vertebrae together. It is done to stop movement in those vertebrae and is necessitated when movement is painful and cannot be controlled with pain relieving medication. More -
Dr. Sergio Gonzalez-Arias of Baptist Health South Florida answered:Spinal fusion refers to surgery that connects two or more vertebrae to eliminate motion that causes pain. During spinal fusion, the surgeon places bone or a bone-like material within the space between two spinal vertebrae. Metal plates, screws and rods can be used to hold the vertebrae together. The bone material acts like a bridge between vertebrae that are next to each other. This bone graft helps new bone grow.
Fusion is considered for patients with excessive motion in a vertebral section that causes severe pain or diminishes everyday function. Conditions that are treated by a spinal fusion surgery include:- Degenerative disc disease.
- Weak or unstable spine caused by infections, tumors or other causes.
- Fractures
- Scoliosis
- Deformity
Spinal fusion refers to surgery that connects two or more vertebrae to eliminate motion that causes pain. During spinal fusion, the surgeon places bone or a bone-like material within the space between two spinal vertebrae. Metal plates, screws and... More
