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Is there a relation between spinal fusion or hydromyelia?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

2 different things: Spinal fusion is fusion of two or more vertebrae by bone graft or metallic rods and screws. Fusion stops movement of unstable bones or can reduce curvature in scoliosis and prevent progression.Hydromyelia abnormal widening of central canal of the spinal cord that creates cavity in which cerebrospinal fluid accumulates.As spinal fluid builds up pressure on the spinal cord and nerve cells,symptoms

Answered 7/22/2014

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