Details of Spinal Fusion Surgery

Spinal fusion surgery is a method to permanently attach small, interlocking bones (vertebrae) of the spine to close spaces and motion between them.

• Spinal deformities
• Fracture
• Severe back pain
• Loss of sensation
• Bowel/bladder function problems

• Physical examination
• Imaging tests: X-ray, CT scan, MRI
• Nerve conduction study
• Electromyography (Analyses the electrical activity in muscles)

During spinal fusion surgery, the surgeon will place bones sourced from the pelvic area or use synthetic bones in the space between two or more small spinal bones to fuse them together. Metal screws and plates can also be used to hold the bones as one fused unit.

• Infection
• Respiratory challenges
• Bone diseases
• Nerve damage
• Blood clots