Spinal fusion
Alternate Names : Vertebral interbody fusion, Posterior spinal fusion, Arthrodesis, Anterior spinal fusion, Spine surgery - spinal fusion
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Spinal fusion - series
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Normal anatomy
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Indications
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Incision
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Procedure: Posterolateral gutter fusion
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Interbody cage fusion
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Pedicle screw
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Spinal fusion - series Normal anatomy
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The vertebrae are the bones that make up the spinal column, which surrounds and protects the spinal cord. The intervertebral disks are soft tissues that sit between each vertebrae and act as cushions between vertebrae, and absorb energy while the spinal column flexes, extends, and twists. Nerves from the spinal cord exit the spinal column between each vertebra.
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