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As long as 10 years after the procedure, problems including adjacent segment degeneration and hardware damage can cause symptoms to reappear. This article will explore the studies and research relating to the longevity of spinal fusion, as well as available treatment alternatives to consider.
If the spinal fusion fully fuses, it may not need to revised for 10 years. However, not all fusions fully fuse, so revision surgery is needed much earlier. Keep in mind that spinal fusion put stress on adjacent spinal levels, so while the fused level may not need to be revised, an adjacent segment may need a second surgery.
The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a common but underrecognized source of continuing back pain in patients who have surgical fusions for the treatment of back pain. Mayo Clinic has developed new techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with SI joint dysfunction.
After spinal fusion, here are parts of the body that can experience pain: Lower back: The fusion site often experiences pain due to removal of discs, bone, ligaments, tendons, muscle along with insertion of cages, bone grafts, screws, bolts and rods.
Recovery from spinal fusion surgery is gradual and may take up to 12 months. The body needs time to heal tissues and recover strength, and the bones also take time to fuse.
Isthmic spondylolisthesis is associated with less revisions for adjacent segment disease after lumbar spine fusion than degenerative spinal conditions: a 10-Year follow-up study
The recovery process from a spinal fusion can be a long one, but most people see a full recovery in their movement abilities and a drastic reduction in their pain within 1 year.