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How long does the anterior posterior spinal fusion take?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

4hours: Varies quite a bit on surgeon and team experience how many levels use vascular surgeon for anterior exposurewill speed things up alot.

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Answered 4/17/2013

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Depends: Depends on how many levels are being worked on, as well as what techniques are being used to accomplish the fusion.

Answered 10/6/2012

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