Spinal Fusion Surgery: Uses | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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What is spinal fusion?

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae are permanently joined into one solid bone with no space between them. Vertebrae are the small, interlocking bones of the spine.

In spinal fusion, extra bone is used to fill the space that usually exists between the two separate vertebrae. When the bone heals, there’s no longer space between them.

Spinal fusion is also known as:

Spinal fusion is performed to treat or relieve symptoms of many spinal problems. The procedure removes mobility between the two treated vertebrae. This may decrease flexibility, but it’s useful for treating spinal disorders that make movement painf...