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Can you break vertebrae after lumbar fusion?

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Yes: Trauma of any kind can cause vertebral fractures. There can also be problems with bone density causing fractures with minimal trauma. To have the fracture as a result of the fusion would be unusual but not impossible.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/13/2013

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Dr. Kevin Carson answered

Specializes in Interventional Radiology

Yes: The vertebra above and below the fusion site are at an increased risk of fracture.

Dr Berg and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/29/2013

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