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  2. Spinal fusion - Wikipedia

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    Spinal fusion, also called spondylodesis or spondylosyndesis, is a surgery performed by orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons that joins two or more vertebrae. [1] This procedure can be performed at any level in the spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral) and prevents any movement between the fused vertebrae.

  3. Minimally invasive thoracic spinal fusion - Wikipedia

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    Spinal fusion is usually needed when a curvature reaches 40 degrees. However, there is a window of opportunity for a minimally invasive surgery. The curvature needs to be between 0 and 70 degrees. Minimal rib rotation and only one curve is preferred. Also, minimally invasive spinal fusions are almost always only done in the thoracic region.

  4. After years of constant pain, spinal fusion surgery has ... - AOL

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    The only solution was spinal fusion surgery. Doctors would attach two rods along Chelsea's spine spanning from around the base of her neck (T2 vertebrae) to her lower back (L2 vertebrae), then ...

  5. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion - Wikipedia

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    In addition, physical therapy and related healing modalities (e.g., massage, acupuncture) may be recommended in order to promote proper healing, as well as to strengthen the surrounding muscles that can take over the neck brace's 'job' of ensuring proper spinal alignment when the patient starts (around 4 to 6 weeks after surgery) to wean off ...

  6. Harrington rod - Wikipedia

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    Harrington rods used in spinal fusion. The Harrington rod (or Harrington implant) is a stainless steel surgical device. [1] Historically, this rod was implanted along the spinal column to treat, among other conditions, a lateral or coronal-plane curvature of the spine, or scoliosis. Up to one million people had Harrington rods implanted for ...

  7. TOPS System - Wikipedia

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    The device can be implanted after a standard decompression by removing the lamina and medial facets in a "posterior arthroplasty" procedure. [3] The TOPS System replaces the bony and soft tissue removed during spinal decompression surgery and implants them at the affected spine segment to aid the patient's flexibility. [4]

  8. Common Causes of Arthritis for Women (& How to Treat It) - AOL

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    Fusion, a procedure that fuses two bones in a joint to help stabilize them Surgery is usually only recommended after other arthritis treatments and therapies have been tried. Depositphotos.com

  9. Cervical collar - Wikipedia

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    Another use of the cervical collar is for strains, sprains, or whiplash. [4] [5] If pain is persistent, the collar might be required to remain attached to help in the healing process. [5] [7] A person may also need a cervical collar, or may require a halo fixation device to support the neck during recovery after surgery such as cervical spinal ...