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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. Instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion - Wikipedia

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   It involves fusion of two or more levels utilizing screws, rods, and an interbody graft. It has a theoretical advantage over instrumented posterolateral fusion (iPLF) in that it provides better support for the vertebra along with several potential neurological benefits, but as of 2011 evidence demonstrating actual improved clinical outcomes was ...

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. 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 ...

6. Total disc replacement - Wikipedia

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   TDR has been developed as an alternative to spinal fusion, with the goal of pain reduction or elimination, while still allowing motion throughout the spine. Faster recoveries after surgery have also been widely reported by surgeons. [1] Another possible benefit is the prevention of premature breakdown in adjacent levels of the spine, a ...

7. 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.