What is main long-term complication of a disc fusion?
There is significant evidence in the medical literature that a disc fusion changes the weight bearing dynamics of the spine and stresses the discs above and below the fused level. In time, these adjacent discs are more susceptible to herniation and degeneration. Because of these negative aspects, Dr. Schiffer strongly opposes disc fusion unless the patient has an unstable cervical or lumbar spine.
