Posterior Fusion

Comprehensive Spine Surgery Findings Highlight Postoperative Infection Rates

cmaynard — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:07:11 -0800

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Achieving a Spinal Fusion in Smokers

Greg — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:34:05 -0700

As this article discusses in detail, the best approach for achieving a successful outcome (e.g. reduced pain) in a spinal fusion patient who smokes is for that person to quit smoking, permanently. Unfortunately, not all patients are able or willing to quit smoking and alternative surgical procedures have been developed to help offset the negative influence of smoking.

Modern Spine Fusion Techniques

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:07 -0800

The two primary types of medical devices used in a spinal fusion surgery include pedicle screws and anterior interbody cages or spacers. When it has been determined that a spine fusion is appropriate, the surgical technique utilized may vary.