What is spinal fusion surgery?
Spinal fusion surgery is performed by inserting pieces of bones between vertebrae. These pieces are either supplied by the patient himself or are obtained from an external source. If the patient is found to be fit in order to provide the bones, then an additional surgery needs to be performed to extract the bone graft from the hip of the patient. In the spinal fusion surgery, pieces of bones are inserted in the spine wherever required. Sometimes several small pieces may be required, while at times a single large piece may be sufficient. Braces may be required to place the bones in place. Spinal fusion surgery is used to treat following spinal problems: • Injuries to the spinal vertebrae • Protrusion and degeneration of the cushioning discs between vertebrae (also called as slipped disc or herniated disc) • Abnormal curvatures of the spine (e.g. scoliosis or kyphosis) • Weak or unstable spine caused by infections or tumors Spinal Fusion Recovery Time Spinal fusion surgery is a pretty co
