Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to correct problems with the small bones in the spine (vertebrae). It is essentially a "welding" process. The basic idea is to fuse two or more vertebrae so that they heal into a single, solid bone. The is done to eliminate painful motion or to restore stability to the spine. Spine surgery usually recommended when your doctor can pinpoint the source of your pain. To do this, your doctor may use imaging tests, such as x-rays, computerized tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Spinal fusion may help relieve symptoms of many back problems, including:
Degenerative disk disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal stenosis, Scoliosis, Fractured vertebra, Infection, Herniated disk, Tumor.
- Dr SK Rajan
Head of Neuro-Spine
& Associate Chief of Neurosurgery
Artemis Hospital,
Sector 51, Gurugram
Haryana
Contact: 9810521279

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