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Spinal Fusion (Cervical / Lumbar)

Spinal fusion joins two or more vertebrae together using bone graft and hardware to eliminate painful motion and stabilize the spine after disc degeneration, deformity, or instability.

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Typical Recovery Time
Return to light activity takes 4 to 6 weeks. Full fusion and recovery takes 3 to 6 months. Return to heavy work or sport takes 6 to 12 months.

Who Is This For?

Indicated for patients with degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, deformity, or instability causing persistent pain and neurologic symptoms that have not responded to conservative treatment.

What to Expect

Performed under general anesthesia, with duration depending on the number of levels fused. Bone graft and screws, rods, or cages are used to achieve fusion. Hospital stay is typically 1 to 3 days.

Risks to Know

Risks include adjacent segment disease, pseudarthrosis, hardware failure, infection, nerve injury, and blood clots.

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