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A spinal fusion procedure can only be performed at a hospital with a specialized surgeon. Due to the risk involved with the surgery it is considered a last resort in the spectrum of possible treatments.
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What is most commonly known neuroplasty procedure?
spinal fusion
You had a full spinal fusion 10 years ago can the harrington rods be removed?
Yes. Either the original surgeon can do the procedure, or you can see another spine specialist. Neurosurgeons who do spinal fusion surgery are recommended to do the operation because of their expertise. Orthpaedic spinal sugeons are not recommended for fusion re-do's.
Do you have to wear traction or a spinal halo if you have spinal fusion if so how long for please answer very urgent?
Following a spinal fusion, you are not required to wear traction or a spinal halo. The recommended regime varies from patient to patient but focuses on incorporating the exercises generally learned while at the hospital. In some cases, traction is recommended before the fusion procedure as an alternative.
What does Spinal fusion do?
Spinal fusion decreases pain but it also decreases spinal mobility
Why am I so bruised after spinal fusion?
Bruises are one of the after effects of spinal fusion.
What is a spinal fusion?
meningocele
Can you give birth after having spinal fusion surgery?
Yes you can but you need to be a woman and it is harder than if you did not have spinal fusion surgery.
What are synonyms for spinal fusion?
spondylodesis
What are the synonyms for spinal fusion?
spondylodesis
What is involved in spinal fusion?
Spinal fusion involves the surgical treatment of abnormalities in the vertebrae, such as curvatures, scoliosis or kyphosis, or injuries (fractures).
What is spinal fusion's success rate?
Spinal fusion for scoliosis is usually very successful in partially or completely correcting the deformity. Spinal fusion for pain is less uniformly successful because the cause of the pain cannot always be completely identified.
What is the difference in a lumbar puncture and a spinal tap?
It's the same. Two terms used for one procedure. Or we may say that lumbar puncture is a spinal tap that is done in lumbar area, while spinal tap can also be performed right below the occipital bone (called suboccipital puncture). All in all it's a procedure to obtain the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
