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What are the indications for spinal fusion surgery?

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Dr. Stan Lee answered

Spinal Instability: Spine fusion is indicated when spinal stability and/or alignment has been compromised, resulting in risk for further spinal collapse, deformity, or neurological compression/injury. Surgical fusion restores immediate stability and alignment and creates an environment where the vertebra can fuse in a functionally acceptable position. Conditions include fracture, deformity, and spondylolisthesis.

Answered 1/22/2021

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Dr. Gary Wang answered

Indication: Usually: 1, unstable spine column bone or disks causing spinal cord impinged 2. Back pain due to unstable spine column bone or disks after appropriate conservative treatment and failed. 3, your doctor want operation to more cases. 4. You feel frustrated and dream to relieve your pain completely and immediately. Unfortunately, 3 +4 are important reason for the failure of operations.

Answered 11/16/2013

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