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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

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Indications

Incision

Procedure: Posterolateral gutter fusion
Procedure: Posterolateral gutter fusion

Interbody cage fusion
Interbody cage fusion

Pedicle screw
Pedicle screw

Spinal fusion - series
Incision

Different incisions are made depending on the area to be treated. The approach can be made either from the front (anterior), from the back (posterior), or both.

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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 Incision

Spinal fusion - series
Incision