Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery

During the surgery, two vertebral segments are fused together to stop the motion of one segment.

Top Helpful Cases

 Helped a lot
2 of 3 people found this helpful
I had the surgeryseven months ago and feeling well. I had CT scan to verify that I was fusing at six months.
 Helped a lot
2 of 2 people found this helpful
I'm 28 years old and 5 moths ago I started having problems with my lower back.I was hurt like 5 or 6 months prior, but I certainly took it for granted...Until one night I experienced excruciating pain!It was so bad i couldn't even go to the bathroom by myself.My doctor recommended some Diclofenac,but it was of no help.Later I had ...
 Made worse
1 person found this helpful
I was not aware of all the risks beforehand.The fusion didn't take and the screws were not placed right.I have nerve damage and the pain is constant. I have been able to deal with pain better over time.

Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery is Used For These Conditions

Area
Condition Average Result Healed Helped
a Lot
Helped
a Little
No Change Made Worse
All Conditions (average)
3.3
(7)
1 2 3 1
Back Upper - Neck (Cervical)
Back Upper - Neck (Cervical) Osteoarthritis - Degenerative disc disease
5.0
1
Back Lower (Lumbar)
Back Lower (Lumbar) Sciatica
4.0
1
Back Lower (Lumbar)
Back Lower (Lumbar) Osteoarthritis - Degenerative disc disease
3.0
2
Hip
Hip Ischial Tuberosity
3.0
1
Back Lower (Lumbar)
Back Lower (Lumbar) Herniated Disk
2.5
1 1
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