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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. Spondylosis - Wikipedia

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   Current surgical procedures used to treat spondylosis aim to alleviate the signs and symptoms of the disease by decreasing pressure in the spinal canal (decompression surgery) and/or by controlling spine movement (fusion surgery) but the evidence is limited in support of some aspects of these procedures. [13]

4. Minimally invasive spine surgery - Wikipedia

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   There are many spinal procedures that make use of minimally invasive techniques. They can involve cutting away tissue (), fixing adjacent vertebrae to one another (spinal fusion), and replacing bone or other tissue.The main philosophy is least bloods, tissue damage, and keep bone/tissue architecture The name of the procedure often includes the region of the spine that is operated on, including ...

5. Lumbar spondylosis diagnosis can be made by physical exam ...

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   Physically demanding jobs, contact sports and being overweight can increase risk of developing lumbar spondylosis. Lumbar spondylosis diagnosis can be made by physical exam, symptom tracking, MRI ...

6. Laminoplasty - Wikipedia

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   Laminoplasty reconstructs the vertebral lamina to decompress the spinal cord. The term laminoplasty means, "to create a hinge to lift the lamina." [1] To treat myelopathy and ossified posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), there are two approaches that can expand the spinal canal. These approaches are the anterior approach which is a direct ...

7. Spondylolysis - Wikipedia

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   The bone grafts complete their fusion in 4–8 months following the surgery, securing the spine in the correct position. The procedure is also used to treat spinal instability, fractures in the lumbar spine and, severe degenerative disc disease. The process is relatively non-invasive, performed through small incisions and has a high success ...