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2. 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.

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. Interbody fusion cage - Wikipedia

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   X-ray of interbody fusion cage in cervical vertebrae, Juliet system. X-ray of interbody fusion cage in L5S1 vertebrae. An interbody fusion cage (colloquially known as a "spine cage") is a prosthesis used in spinal fusion procedures to maintain foraminal height and decompression. They are cylindrical or square-shaped devices, and usually threaded.

5. Health and Wellness: Failed back surgery? You're not alone - AOL

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   Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, says patients who have had a failed back surgery aren't alone. She says there are two major problems why this is.

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

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7. Discectomy - Wikipedia

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   A systematic review of 450 athletes shows that 75–100% of athletes return to play after surgery. [5] The average recovery period ranged from 2.8 to 8.7 months. Athletes recovered an average of 64.4% to 103.6% of their preoperative performance and had reported career longevity of 2.6 to 4.8 years post-return. [ 5 ]