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2. Failed back syndrome - Wikipedia

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   They found 68% of lumbar fusion patients still unable to return to work two years after surgery. This was in stark contrast to reports of 68% post-op satisfaction in many series. [ 199 ] [ 142 ] In a follow-up study it was found that the use of intervertebral fusion devices rose rapidly after their introduction in 1996.

3. 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.

4. Health and Wellness: Six reasons why your back surgery failed

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5. Postoperative cognitive dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a decline in cognitive function (especially in memory and executive functions) that may last from 1–12 months after surgery, or longer. [1] In some cases, this disorder may persist for several years after major surgery. [ 2 ]

6. 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 ...

7. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion - Wikipedia

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   Bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP) should not be routinely used in any type of anterior cervical spine fusion, such as with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. [2] [3] There are reports of this therapy causing swelling of soft tissue which in turn can cause life-threatening complications due to difficulty swallowing and pressure on the respiratory tract.