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Alternate Names : Vertebral interbody fusion, Posterior spinal fusion, Arthrodesis, Anterior spinal fusion, Spine surgery - spinal fusion

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Spinal fusion - series

Normal anatomy
Normal anatomy

Indications

Incision
Incision

Procedure: Posterolateral gutter fusion
Procedure: Posterolateral gutter fusion

Interbody cage fusion
Interbody cage fusion

Pedicle screw
Pedicle screw

Spinal fusion - series
Indications

Spinal fusion is a surgical technique in which one or more vertebrae are fused together to stop the motion between them.

Spinal fusion may be recommended for:

Abnormal curvature of the spine (scoliosis or kyphosis)
Injury to the spinal vertebrae
Protrusion of the cushioning disk between vertebrae (slipped disk, herniated nucleus pulposus)
Weak or unstable spine caused by infections or tumors

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Review Date : 12/12/2008
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/12/2008).

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Spinal fusion

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Spinal fusion - series Indications

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