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Spinal fusion involves the surgical treatment of abnormalities in the vertebrae, such as curvatures, scoliosis or kyphosis, or injuries (fractures).

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Where can the procedure of spinal fusion be performed?

A spinal fusion procedure can only be performed at a hospital with a specialized surgeon. Due to the risk involved with the surgery it is considered a last resort in the spectrum of possible treatments.


What does Spinal fusion do?

Spinal fusion decreases pain but it also decreases spinal mobility


Why am I so bruised after spinal fusion?

Bruises are one of the after effects of spinal fusion.


What is a spinal fusion?

meningocele


Can you give birth after having spinal fusion surgery?

Yes you can but you need to be a woman and it is harder than if you did not have spinal fusion surgery.


What are the synonyms for spinal fusion?

spondylodesis


What are synonyms for spinal fusion?

spondylodesis


What is spinal fusion's success rate?

Spinal fusion for scoliosis is usually very successful in partially or completely correcting the deformity. Spinal fusion for pain is less uniformly successful because the cause of the pain cannot always be completely identified.


Can a vertebrae get a transplant?

Transplanting an entire vertebrae is not currently a feasible medical procedure due to the complexity of spinal anatomy and the risks involved. However, there are surgical techniques such as spinal fusion and disc replacement that can help alleviate spinal issues without replacing an entire vertebrae.


What is cpt code 22830?

Exploration of spinal fusion


Can you get heart problems after having a spinal fusion?

yes you can


What is the medical term meaning surgical fixation of vertebrae?

spinal fusion or spondylosyndesisspinal fusion or spondylosyndesis