Spinal Cord Fusions

Spinal fusion can be done by connecting two or more vertebral bones to unify the parts in a single component. As a result, the surgery eliminates pain in the weakened areas of the bone.

Types of spinal fusion depend on the area that requires surgical attention, such as:

• Cervical Spinal Fusion
  Cervical spinal fusion is a procedure that works by stabilising bones in the front of the neck. The procedure is designed to stabilise and stiffen the neck. After surgery, the patient can expect a stiff and sore neck that will eventually dissipate within a few weeks with rest and a complete rehabilitation program.
  An incision is created over the front of the neck where a badly damaged disc is removed, and a bone graft is inserted in the space and secured firmly with plates and screws.
• Lumbar Spinal Fusion
  Lumbar spinal fusion is surgery performed on the lumbar spine over the patient's back. Lumbar spinal fusion can be performed minimally invasively to avoid damage to the back muscles. Therefore, a small incision can be made over the back to access the damaged portion of the lumbar spine. As a result, the back muscles are pushed instead of cut, making the patient's recovery much easier.
  The vertebral ends are then fused using graft material to fill the space between the ends.
• Thoracic Spinal Fusion
  Several vertebral bones that make up the thoracic spine are fused. Thoracic spinal fusion involves surgical work on the upper portion and centre of the back. The transplanted bone unifies with the spinal column’s bone. As a result, the bone graft attaches to the natural bone to form a single piece.