Spinal Fusion
Alternate Names : Anterior Spinal Fusion, Arthrodesis, Harrington Rod Insertion, Luque Rod Insertion, Posterior Spinal Fusion
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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 disc between vertebrae (slipped disc, herniated nucleus pulposus)
- weak or unstable spine caused by infections or tumors
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- Scoliosis
- Spinal Fusion - Series
- Normal anatomy
- Indications
- Incision
- Procedure: Posterolateral gutter fusion
- Interbody cage fusion
- Pedicle screw
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