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Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed)

A cylindrical column of tissue that lies within the vertebral canal. It is composed of WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER.

An appreciable lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine. (Dorland, 27th ed)

VERTEBRAE in the region of the lower BACK below the THORACIC VERTEBRAE and above the SACRAL VERTEBRAE.

Penetrating and non-penetrating injuries to the spinal cord resulting from traumatic external forces (e.g., WOUNDS, GUNSHOT; WHIPLASH INJURIES; etc.).

Devices which are used in the treatment of orthopedic injuries and diseases.

The grafting of bone from a donor site to a recipient site.

The adherence and merging of cell membranes, intracellular membranes, or artificial membranes to each other or to viruses, parasites, or interstitial particles through a variety of chemical and physical processes.

The spinal or vertebral column.

Fusion of somatic cells in vitro or in vivo, which results in somatic cell hybridization.

A pathologic entity characterized by deossification of a weight-bearing long bone, followed by bending and pathologic fracture, with inability to form normal BONY CALLUS leading to existence of the "false joint" that gives the condition its name. (Dorland, 27th ed)

The largest of three bones that make up each half of the pelvic girdle.

Narrowing of the spinal canal.

A surgical procedure that entails removing all (laminectomy) or part (laminotomy) of selected vertebral lamina to relieve pressure on the SPINAL CORD and/or SPINAL NERVE ROOTS. Vertebral lamina is the thin flattened posterior wall of vertebral arch that forms the vertebral foramen through which pass the spinal cord and nerve roots.

A group of twelve VERTEBRAE connected to the ribs that support the upper trunk region.

Specialized devices used in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY to repair bone fractures.

Recombinant proteins produced by the GENETIC TRANSLATION of fused genes formed by the combination of NUCLEIC ACID REGULATORY SEQUENCES of one or more genes with the protein coding sequences of one or more genes.

Forward displacement of a superior vertebral body over the vertebral body below.

Deformities of the SPINE characterized by an exaggerated convexity of the vertebral column. The forward bending of the thoracic region usually is more than 40 degrees. This deformity sometimes is called round back or hunchback.

Internal devices used in osteosynthesis to hold the position of the fracture in proper alignment. By applying the principles of biomedical engineering, the surgeon uses metal plates, nails, rods, etc., for the correction of skeletal defects.

Synthetic or natural materials for the replacement of bones or bone tissue. They include hard tissue replacement polymers, natural coral, hydroxyapatite, beta-tricalcium phosphate, and various other biomaterials. The bone substitutes as inert materials can be incorporated into surrounding tissue or gradually replaced by original tissue.

Products made by baking or firing nonmetallic minerals (clay and similar materials). In making dental restorations or parts of restorations the material is fused porcelain. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed & Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed)

Five fused VERTEBRAE forming a triangle-shaped structure at the back of the PELVIS. It articulates superiorly with the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE, inferiorly with the COCCYX, and anteriorly with the ILIUM of the PELVIS. The sacrum strengthens and stabilizes the PELVIS.

Introduction of therapeutic agents into the spinal region using a needle and syringe.

A degenerative spinal disease that can involve any part of the VERTEBRA, the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK, and the surrounding soft tissue.

Deficient development or degeneration of a portion of the VERTEBRA, usually in the pars interarticularis (the bone bridge between the superior and inferior facet joints of the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE) leading to SPONDYLOLISTHESIS.

An INTERVERTEBRAL DISC in which the nucleus pulposus has protruded through surrounding fibrocartilage. This occurs most frequently in the lower lumbar region.

Pathologic processes that affect patients after a surgical procedure. They may or may not be related to the disease for which the surgery was done, and they may or may not be direct results of the surgery.

The 31 paired peripheral nerves formed by the union of the dorsal and ventral spinal roots from each spinal cord segment. The spinal nerve plexuses and the spinal roots are also included.

Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.

Pathologic conditions which feature SPINAL CORD damage or dysfunction, including disorders involving the meninges and perimeningeal spaces surrounding the spinal cord. Traumatic injuries, vascular diseases, infections, and inflammatory/autoimmune processes may affect the spinal cord.

Congenital, or rarely acquired, herniation of meningeal and spinal cord tissue through a bony defect in the vertebral column. The majority of these defects occur in the lumbosacral region. Clinical features include PARAPLEGIA, loss of sensation in the lower body, and incontinence. This condition may be associated with the ARNOLD-CHIARI MALFORMATION and HYDROCEPHALUS. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, pp35-6)

Renewal or repair of lost bone tissue. It excludes BONY CALLUS formed after BONE FRACTURES but not yet replaced by hard bone.

Proteins, usually glycoproteins, found in the viral envelopes of a variety of viruses. They promote cell membrane fusion and thereby may function in the uptake of the virus by cells.

Procedure in which an anesthetic is injected directly into the spinal cord.

Any of the 23 plates of fibrocartilage found between the bodies of adjacent VERTEBRAE.

The GENETIC RECOMBINATION of the parts of two or more GENES resulting in a gene with different or additional regulatory regions, or a new chimeric gene product. ONCOGENE FUSION includes an ONCOGENE as at least one of the fusion partners and such gene fusions are often detected in neoplastic cells and are transcribed into ONCOGENE FUSION PROTEINS. ARTIFICIAL GENE FUSION is carried out in vitro by RECOMBINANT DNA technology.

The first seven VERTEBRAE of the SPINAL COLUMN, which correspond to the VERTEBRAE of the NECK.

Deformities of the SPINE characterized by abnormal bending or flexure in the vertebral column. They may be bending forward (KYPHOSIS), backward (LORDOSIS), or sideway (SCOLIOSIS).

Osteitis or caries of the vertebrae, usually occurring as a complication of tuberculosis of the lungs.

Paired bundles of NERVE FIBERS entering and leaving the SPINAL CORD at each segment. The dorsal and ventral nerve roots join to form the mixed segmental spinal nerves. The dorsal roots are generally afferent, formed by the central projections of the spinal (dorsal root) ganglia sensory cells, and the ventral roots are efferent, comprising the axons of spinal motor and PREGANGLIONIC AUTONOMIC FIBERS.

Benign and malignant neoplasms which occur within the substance of the spinal cord (intramedullary neoplasms) or in the space between the dura and spinal cord (intradural extramedullary neoplasms). The majority of intramedullary spinal tumors are primary CNS neoplasms including ASTROCYTOMA; EPENDYMOMA; and LIPOMA. Intramedullary neoplasms are often associated with SYRINGOMYELIA. The most frequent histologic types of intradural-extramedullary tumors are MENINGIOMA and NEUROFIBROMA.

The cavity within the SPINAL COLUMN through which the SPINAL CORD passes.

Acute and chronic conditions characterized by external mechanical compression of the SPINAL CORD due to extramedullary neoplasm; EPIDURAL ABSCESS; SPINAL FRACTURES; bony deformities of the vertebral bodies; and other conditions. Clinical manifestations vary with the anatomic site of the lesion and may include localized pain, weakness, sensory loss, incontinence, and impotence.

Artificial substitutes for body parts, and materials inserted into tissue for functional, cosmetic, or therapeutic purposes. Prostheses can be functional, as in the case of artificial arms and legs, or cosmetic, as in the case of an artificial eye. Implants, all surgically inserted or grafted into the body, tend to be used therapeutically. IMPLANTS, EXPERIMENTAL is available for those used experimentally.

A surgical operation for the relief of pressure in a body compartment or on a body part. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

Acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligamentous SPRAINS AND STRAINS; INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISPLACEMENT; and other conditions.

The process of bone formation. Histogenesis of bone including ossification.

Calcium salts of phosphoric acid. These compounds are frequently used as calcium supplements.

The branch of medicine concerned with the delivery of comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients. Practitioners include physicians and non-physician providers who engage in clinical care, teaching, research, or leadership in the field of general hospital medicine.(from http://www.hospitalmedicine.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Hospitalist_Definition)

The GENETIC TRANSLATION products of the fusion between an ONCOGENE and another gene. The latter may be of viral or cellular origin.

Broken bones in the vertebral column.

Scales, questionnaires, tests, and other methods used to assess pain severity and duration in patients or experimental animals to aid in diagnosis, therapy, and physiological studies.

Region of the back including the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE, SACRUM, and nearby structures.

The assignment, to each of several particular cost-centers, of an equitable proportion of the costs of activities that serve all of them. Cost-center usually refers to institutional departments or services.

Removal of mineral constituents or salts from bone or bone tissue. Demineralization is used as a method of studying bone strength and bone chemistry.

Excision, in part or whole, of an INTERVERTEBRAL DISC. The most common indication is disk displacement or herniation. In addition to standard surgical removal, it can be performed by percutaneous diskectomy (DISKECTOMY, PERCUTANEOUS) or by laparoscopic diskectomy, the former being the more common.

A potent osteoinductive protein that plays a critical role in the differentiation of osteoprogenitor cells into OSTEOBLASTS.

Pain during the period after surgery.

Inflammation of the SPINE. This includes both arthritic and non-arthritic conditions.

A dark-gray, metallic element of widespread distribution but occurring in small amounts; atomic number, 22; atomic weight, 47.90; symbol, Ti; specific gravity, 4.5; used for fixation of fractures. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.

Acute or chronic pain located in the posterior regions of the THORAX; LUMBOSACRAL REGION; or the adjacent regions.

Injuries involving the vertebral column.

Procedures used to treat and correct deformities, diseases, and injuries to the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM, its articulations, and associated structures.

Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease.

A pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is an NSAID and is used principally for its analgesic activity. (From Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed)

A repeat operation for the same condition in the same patient due to disease progression or recurrence, or as followup to failed previous surgery.

A group of disorders marked by progressive degeneration of motor neurons in the spinal cord resulting in weakness and muscular atrophy, usually without evidence of injury to the corticospinal tracts. Diseases in this category include Werdnig-Hoffmann disease and later onset SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHIES OF CHILDHOOD, most of which are hereditary. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1089)

Degenerative changes in the INTERVERTEBRAL DISC due to aging or structural damage, especially to the vertebral end-plates.

Loss of blood during a surgical procedure.

Orthopedic appliances used to support, align, or hold parts of the body in correct position. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Application of electric current in treatment without the generation of perceptible heat. It includes electric stimulation of nerves or muscles, passage of current into the body, or use of interrupted current of low intensity to raise the threshold of the skin to pain.

Transplantation of an individual's own tissue from one site to another site.

Determination of the degree of a physical, mental, or emotional handicap. The diagnosis is applied to legal qualification for benefits and income under disability insurance and to eligibility for Social Security and workmen's compensation benefits.

Reduced blood flow to the spinal cord which is supplied by the anterior spinal artery and the paired posterior spinal arteries. This condition may be associated with ARTERIOSCLEROSIS, trauma, emboli, diseases of the aorta, and other disorders. Prolonged ischemia may lead to INFARCTION of spinal cord tissue.

Sensory ganglia located on the dorsal spinal roots within the vertebral column. The spinal ganglion cells are pseudounipolar. The single primary branch bifurcates sending a peripheral process to carry sensory information from the periphery and a central branch which relays that information to the spinal cord or brain.

Infection occurring at the site of a surgical incision.

Implants constructed of materials designed to be absorbed by the body without producing an immune response. They are usually composed of plastics and are frequently used in orthopedics and orthodontics.

A general term encompassing lower MOTOR NEURON DISEASE; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; and certain MUSCULAR DISEASES. Manifestations include MUSCLE WEAKNESS; FASCICULATION; muscle ATROPHY; SPASM; MYOKYMIA; MUSCLE HYPERTONIA, myalgias, and MUSCLE HYPOTONIA.

The period of care beginning when the patient is removed from surgery and aimed at meeting the patient's psychological and physical needs directly after surgery. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)

Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.

The pull on a limb or a part thereof. Skin traction (indirect traction) is applied by using a bandage to pull on the skin and fascia where light traction is required. Skeletal traction (direct traction), however, uses pins or wires inserted through bone and is attached to weights, pulleys, and ropes. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed)

X-RAY COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY with resolution in the micrometer range.

Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories.

Tight coverings for the foot and leg that are worn to aid circulation in the legs, and prevent the formation of EDEMA and DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS. PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION STOCKINGS serve a similar purpose especially for bedridden patients, and following surgery.

The period before a surgical operation.

Neurons which activate MUSCLE CELLS.

A surgical specialty which utilizes medical, surgical, and physical methods to treat and correct deformities, diseases, and injuries to the skeletal system, its articulations, and associated structures.

Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.

Bone-growth regulatory factors that are members of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily of proteins. They are synthesized as large precursor molecules which are cleaved by proteolytic enzymes. The active form can consist of a dimer of two identical proteins or a heterodimer of two related bone morphogenetic proteins.

The GENETIC RECOMBINATION of the parts of two or more GENES, including an ONCOGENE as at least one of the fusion partners. Such gene fusions are often detected in neoplastic cells and are transcribed into ONCOGENE FUSION PROTEINS.

An X-linked recessive muscle disease caused by an inability to synthesize DYSTROPHIN, which is involved with maintaining the integrity of the sarcolemma. Muscle fibers undergo a process that features degeneration and regeneration. Clinical manifestations include proximal weakness in the first few years of life, pseudohypertrophy, cardiomyopathy (see MYOCARDIAL DISEASES), and an increased incidence of impaired mentation. Becker muscular dystrophy is a closely related condition featuring a later onset of disease (usually adolescence) and a slowly progressive course. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1415)

The properties, processes, and behavior of biological systems under the action of mechanical forces.

Complications that affect patients during surgery. They may or may not be associated with the disease for which the surgery is done, or within the same surgical procedure.

Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.

The distance and direction to which a bone joint can be extended. Range of motion is a function of the condition of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues involved. Joint flexibility can be improved through appropriate MUSCLE STRETCHING EXERCISES.

The order of amino acids as they occur in a polypeptide chain. This is referred to as the primary structure of proteins. It is of fundamental importance in determining PROTEIN CONFORMATION.

Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image.

The physiological restoration of bone tissue and function after a fracture. It includes BONY CALLUS formation and normal replacement of bone tissue.

A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis.

Synthetic or natural materials, other than DRUGS, that are used to replace or repair any body TISSUES or bodily function.

A rare epidural hematoma in the spinal epidural space, usually due to a vascular malformation (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS) or TRAUMA. Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma is a neurologic emergency due to a rapidly evolving compressive MYELOPATHY.

Neurons in the SPINAL CORD DORSAL HORN whose cell bodies and processes are confined entirely to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. They receive collateral or direct terminations of dorsal root fibers. They send their axons either directly to ANTERIOR HORN CELLS or to the WHITE MATTER ascending and descending longitudinal fibers.

The continuous turnover of BONE MATRIX and mineral that involves first an increase in BONE RESORPTION (osteoclastic activity) and later, reactive BONE FORMATION (osteoblastic activity). The process of bone remodeling takes place in the adult skeleton at discrete foci. The process ensures the mechanical integrity of the skeleton throughout life and plays an important role in calcium HOMEOSTASIS. An imbalance in the regulation of bone remodeling's two contrasting events, bone resorption and bone formation, results in many of the metabolic bone diseases, such as OSTEOPOROSIS.

The species Oryctolagus cuniculus, in the family Leporidae, order LAGOMORPHA. Rabbits are born in burrows, furless, and with eyes and ears closed. In contrast with HARES, rabbits have 22 chromosome pairs.

Non-invasive method of demonstrating internal anatomy based on the principle that atomic nuclei in a strong magnetic field absorb pulses of radiofrequency energy and emit them as radiowaves which can be reconstructed into computerized images. The concept includes proton spin tomographic techniques.

Non-human animals, selected because of specific characteristics, for use in experimental research, teaching, or testing.

The physical state of supporting an applied load. This often refers to the weight-bearing bones or joints that support the body's weight, especially those in the spine, hip, knee, and foot.

A group of recessively inherited diseases that feature progressive muscular atrophy and hypotonia. They are classified as type I (Werdnig-Hoffman disease), type II (intermediate form), and type III (Kugelberg-Welander disease). Type I is fatal in infancy, type II has a late infantile onset and is associated with survival into the second or third decade. Type III has its onset in childhood, and is slowly progressive. (J Med Genet 1996 Apr:33(4):281-3)

Naturally occurring or experimentally induced animal diseases with pathological processes sufficiently similar to those of human diseases. They are used as study models for human diseases.

A strain of albino rat used widely for experimental purposes because of its calmness and ease of handling. It was developed by the Sprague-Dawley Animal Company.

A method of comparing the cost of a program with its expected benefits in dollars (or other currency). The benefit-to-cost ratio is a measure of total return expected per unit of money spent. This analysis generally excludes consideration of factors that are not measured ultimately in economic terms. Cost effectiveness compares alternative ways to achieve a specific set of results.

The sequence of PURINES and PYRIMIDINES in nucleic acids and polynucleotides. It is also called nucleotide sequence.

The performance of the basic activities of self care, such as dressing, ambulation, or eating.

Repair of the damaged neuron function after SPINAL CORD INJURY or SPINAL CORD DISEASES.

Relief of PAIN, without loss of CONSCIOUSNESS, through ANALGESIC AGENTS administered by the patients. It has been used successfully to control POSTOPERATIVE PAIN, during OBSTETRIC LABOR, after BURNS, and in TERMINAL CARE. The choice of agent, dose, and lockout interval greatly influence effectiveness. The potential for overdose can be minimized by combining small bolus doses with a mandatory interval between successive doses (lockout interval).

Breaks in bones.

Severe or complete loss of motor function in all four limbs which may result from BRAIN DISEASES; SPINAL CORD DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; or rarely MUSCULAR DISEASES. The locked-in syndrome is characterized by quadriplegia in combination with cranial muscle paralysis. Consciousness is spared and the only retained voluntary motor activity may be limited eye movements. This condition is usually caused by a lesion in the upper BRAIN STEM which injures the descending cortico-spinal and cortico-bulbar tracts.

An unpleasant sensation induced by noxious stimuli which are detected by NERVE ENDINGS of NOCICEPTIVE NEURONS.

Nucleus of the spinal tract of the trigeminal nerve. It is divided cytoarchitectonically into three parts: oralis, caudalis (TRIGEMINAL CAUDAL NUCLEUS), and interpolaris.

Support of the anterior column with allografts in tuberculosis of the spine. (1/1725)

Fresh-frozen allografts from the humerus were used to help to stabilise the spine after anterior decompression for tuberculosis in 47 children with a mean age of 4.2 years (2 to 9). The average angle of the gibbus, before operation, was 53 degrees; at follow-up, two years later, it was 15 degrees. Rejection of the graft or deep sepsis was not seen. Cross trabeculation between the allograft and the vertebral body was observed at six months, with remodelling occurring at approximately 30 months. (+info)

Pathological fracture of a lumbar vertebra caused by rheumatoid arthritis--a case report. (2/1725)

We describe a case of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with collapse of the L3 lumbar vertebra for which surgery was performed. The pathogenesis of lumbar lesions affected by RA is discussed and the literature reviewed. (+info)

Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation for the treatment of severe scoliosis. (3/1725)

In a multicentric study, 36 cases (40 curves) of severe scoliosis were analysed; 19 were idiopathic and 17 neurological, Cobb angles ranged from 70 degrees to 145 degrees, all had undergone three-rod Cotrel-Dubousset (CD) instrumentation. The correction on the frontal plane achieved more than 50% of the preoperative angle (53.9% for idiopathic curves and 55.6% for neurological ones). On the sagittal plane the pathological shape of the spine was reduced and distinctly ameliorated. In ten patients, the authors successfully applied a technique, alternative to the original one, which was based on the use of two or three screws in the lumbar area, one supplementary pedicle transverse claw on the cranial area and two rods connected by a domino, instead of a single rod (the longer one applied on the concave side). The main complications were: one case of infection, three of vascular compression of the duodenum, one of crank-shaft phenomenon and one laminar hook displacement. The excellent result achieved in both, idiopathic and neurological severe and stiff scoliosis shows the efficacy, reliability and versatility of CD three-rod instrumentation. (+info)

Long-term three-dimensional changes of the spine after posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. (4/1725)

This is a prospective study comparing the short- and long-term three-dimensional (3D) changes in shape, length and balance of the spine after spinal instrumentation and fusion in a group of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. The objective of the study was to evaluate the stability over time of the postoperative changes of the spine after instrumentation with multi rod, hook and screw instrumentation systems. Thirty adolescents (average age: 14.5+/-1.6 years) undergoing surgery by a posterior approach had computerized 3D reconstructions of the spine done at an average of 3 days preoperatively (stage I), and 2 months (stage II) and 2,5 years (stage III) after surgery, using a digital multi-planar radiographic technique. Stages I, II and III were compared using various geometrical parameters of spinal length, curve severity, and orientation. Significant improvement of curve magnitude between stages I and II was documented in the frontal plane for thoracic and lumbar curves, as well as in the orientation of the plane of maximum deformity, which was significantly shifted towards the sagittal plane in thoracic curves. However, there was a significant loss of this correction between stages II and III. Slight changes were noted in apical vertebral rotation, in thoracic kyphosis and in lumbar lordosis. Spinal length and height were significantly increased at stage II, but at long-term follow-up spinal length continued to increase while spinal height remained similar. These results indicate that although a significant 3D correction can be obtained after posterior instrumentation and fusion, a significant loss of correction and an increase in spinal length occur in the years following surgery, suggesting that a crankshaft phenomenon may be an important factor altering the long-term 3D correction after posterior instrumentation of the spine for idiopathic scoliosis. (+info)

Complications of scoliosis surgery in children with myelomeningocele. (5/1725)

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate whether the high incidence of complications in scoliosis surgery in myelomeningocele (MMC) could be attributed to the surgical technique and whether improvements were possible. Between 1984 and 1996, 77 patients with MMC and scoliosis were treated surgically. The clinical and radiological follow-up ranged from 1 to 10 years with a mean follow-up of 3.6 years. The mean age at time of surgery was 12 years 8 months. The average preoperative scoliosis measured 90.20 degrees and was corrected by 47%. The first four patients were stabilized with Harrington rods after anterior correction with a Zielke device (group 1). Twenty-five patients were operated only from posterior, using Cotrel-Dubousset (CD) instrumentation (group 2). In 13 patients an anterior release and discectomy was performed prior to CD posterior instrumentation (group 3). In 26 patients (group 4) this was combined with an anterior instrumentation. The 9 patients of group 5 had congenital vertebral malformations which made a special treatment necessary. Complications could be divided into hardware problems, such as implant failure, dislocation or pseudarthrosis, infections, anesthetic, and neurologic complications. Hardware problems were seen in 29% of all patients. More hardware problems were seen with the Harrington rod (75%) and after solitary posterior instrumentation (30%). The occurrence of pseudarthrosis was dependent on the surgical technique, the extent of posterior spondylodesis, and lumbosacral fusion. Patients with hardware problems had a mean loss of correction of 49% compared to 13% in the other patients. Depending on the different surgical techniques a loss of more than 30% was seen in 12-75% of the cases. Early postoperative shunt failure occurred in four cases; delayed failure - after more than 1 year - in three cases. One patient died within 1 day due to an acute hydrocephalus, another died after 2 1/2 years because of chronic shunt insufficiency with herniation. Wound problems were not dependent on the surgical technique, but on the extent of posterior spondylodesis and the lumbosacral fusion. Based on this analysis we believe our current practice of instrumented anterior and posterior fusion is justified. Further, we are very careful to check shunt function prior to acute correction of spinal deformity. (+info)

Can autologous bone culture predict spinal fusion capacity? (6/1725)

The capacity of the individual patient to initiate osteoblast proliferation as a predictor for successful lumbar spinal fusion has not yet been reported. The objectives of this study were, first, to analyze the relationship between in vitro osteoblast proliferation and clinical bony fusion in the individual patient in order to predict the fusion outcome and, second, to measure the effect of preoperative tobacco smoking on osteoblast proliferation. Sixty-one patients (mean age 46 years) underwent posterolateral lumbar fusion in the period 1994-1995. Thirty-eight patients received CD pedicle screw implants and 23 received posterolateral fusions alone. During surgery, autogenous iliac bone was harvested and 1 g of trabecular bone without blood or bone marrow was then isolated for cell culturing. The cultures were classified as excellent (confluence within 4 weeks), good (confluence between 4 and 6 weeks) and poor (no or poor growth). Spine fusion was evaluated by two independent observers from plain anterior-posterior, lateral, and flexion/extension radiographs taken 1 year postoperatively, and the functional outcome was measured by the Dallas Pain Questionnaire (DPQ). Twenty-three patients had excellent, 19 good, and 19 poor in vitro osteoblast proliferation. Bony fusion was obtained in 77% of patients: 83% in the CD instrumentation group and 70% in the non-instrumentation group (NS). There was no significant correlation between osteoblast proliferation and spinal fusion or functional outcomes when analyzing the CD instrumentation and non-instrumentation groups together or separately. Elderly patients had a significantly poorer osteoblast proliferation than younger patients (P < 0.008). Preoperative tobacco consumption had no discernible effect on osteoblast proliferation, and no correlation between smoking and fusion was found. Further refinement of autologous osteoblast culturing may provide a biological tool for selection of patients who require biological enhancement of their bone fusion capacity. The poorer osteoblast proliferation related to advanced age supports the important negative biological influence of age on bony fusion. However, with more sensitive testing and better discrimination, other results are possible - or can in any event not be excluded. (+info)

Lumbar intradiscal pressure after posterolateral fusion and pedicle screw fixation. (7/1725)

In vitro biomechanical testing was performed in single-functional spinal units of fresh calf lumbar spines, using pressure needle transducers to investigate the effect of posterolateral fusion (PLF) and pedicle screw constructs (PS) on intradiscal pressure (IDP), in order to elucidate the mechanical factors concerned with residual low back pain after PLF. IDP of 6 calf lumbar spines consisting of L4 and L5 vertebrae and an intervening disc was measured under axial compression, flexion-extension and lateral bending in the intact spine, PS, PLF and the destabilized spine. Relative to the intact spines, the destabilized spines showed increased IDP in all of lordings and moments. IDP under PS and PLF were significantly decreased in axial compression, extension and lateral bending loads (p<0.05). In flexion, IDP under PS and PLF increased linearly proportional to the magnitude of flexion moment and reached as high as IDP of the intact spines. These results demonstrated that despite an increase in the stiffness of motion segments after PLF and PS, significant high disc pressure is still generated in flexion. Flexibility of PS and PLF may cause increased axial load sharing of the disc in flexion and increased IDP. This high IDP may explain patients' persisting pain following PS and PLF. (+info)

A new approach to scoliosis. (8/1725)

Despite the advantages that new derotation-based systems have brought to the treatment of scoliosis, the debate continues, especially regarding adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Problems like decompensation, junctional kyphosis, and insufficient sagittal plane alignment are met with new proposals. We now are using a technique and system, the Ibn-I Sina Spinal System (IBS), that we think is able to overcome these problems. It makes use of sublaminar wires, hooks, screws, and rods for correction. The main innovation is that the major corrective force is a controlled translation force acting simultaneously on all segments of the curve. A retrospective assessment of 25 patients treated with this system showed that besides dealing well with decompensation and junctional kyphosis problems, the technique was superior in sagittal plane adjustments, mainly in that it carried the normal kyphosis to its physiologic location. IBS has proved easy and successful in scoliosis treatment, especially with lordotic rigid curves. We encountered no neurologic injury or instrument failure. In addition to these advantages, ease of preoperative planning and application, decreased operation time, easy removal or revision, and versatility and safety of the system has made the Ibn-I Sina Spinal System (IBS) a treatment of choice, especially for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis cases, in some centers in Turkey. (+info)

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"Mesoblast files spinal fusion IND". Australian Life Scientist. 2006-11-27. Archived from the original on 2009-01-08. Retrieved ... Spinal laminectomy: A procedure for treating spinal stenosis by relieving pressure on the spinal cord. A part of the lamina is ... The spinal canal is then reconstructed to make more room for the spinal cord. Laminotomy: A procedure that removes only a small ... This can cause issues if the bone spurs start to grow into the spinal canal and put pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding ...

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"WebMD article, Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis)". J&J Discs Face Backlash , Melissa Davis , JNJ MDT SYK - TheStreet.com Archived ... Artificial disc replacement has been developed as an alternative to spinal fusion, with the goal of pain reduction or ... after clinical trials were said to show patient improvement in motion and pain equivalent to spinal fusion. Two-level disc ... In 2009 Spinal Kinetics, a leader and innovator in advanced generation artificial disc technology completed the successful ...

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On-Lay spinal fusion center of excellence. Plans[edit]. The organization has a number of projects planned, including the ...

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CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link) Weiss, Frances (May 8, 2012). "Chronic Back Pain? Spinal Fusion May be the Wrong ... which claims to repair re-grow discs without a spinal fusion. Pauza's work has been featured on national news outlets and used ... into damaged spinal discs for the treatment of spinal conditions such as degenerative disc disease, back pain and chronic low ... Pauza developed the Discseel procedure for the treatment of spinal disorders known as the Pauza Disc Treatment, ...

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"Edge To Have Spinal Cord Fusion Surgery". Syracuse Post-Standard. 03 Mar 2003. Dee, Louie (2007-05-18). "Neck surgery for ... After his fame in performing neck operations increased, he performed neck fusions on Bob Holly, Amy Dumas (Lita), Terry Gerin ( ...

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Carragee EJ, Cheng I (April 2010). "Minimum acceptable outcomes after lumbar spinal fusion". The Spine Journal. 10 (4): 313-20 ... and quality of life after revision fusion for symptomatic pseudoarthrosis". The Spine Journal. 12 (12): 1122-8. doi:10.1016/j. ...

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Surgical repair, such as spinal fusion for scoliosis. *Opioid medications. *Medical Marijuana ... Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) - utilizes the gate control theory to block painful signals by sending benign electrical signals ... Intrathecal Pain Pump - delivers a very small amount of the chosen medication directly to the thecal space (next to the spinal ...

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For spinal fusion procedures, an integration with a navigation system can further improve the workflow. Intraoperative ... In Neurosurgery, applications for hybrid ORs are for example spinal fusion and intracranial aneurysm coiling. In both cases, ... "Robotic 3D Imaging for Spinal Fusion - Live Case". YouTube. Archived from the original on 24 September 2012. Retrieved 14 ... traumatic spinal fractures, oncologic fractures or scoliosis surgery are other types of surgery that can be optimized in a ...

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Furthermore, bone grafts or substitutes are widely used for augmentation of spinal fusion procedures. As with any procedure, ... "Graft Materials and Biologics for Spinal Interbody Fusion". Biomedicines. 7 (4): 75. doi:10.3390/biomedicines7040075. PMC ... The complete 3-month total cost of a complex posterolateral lumbar spine fusion bone graft supplemented with graft extenders ... "The perioperative cost of Infuse bone graft in posterolateral lumbar spine fusion". The Spine Journal. 8 (3): 443-8. doi: ...

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Although rhBMP-2 and rhBMP-7 are used in the treatment of a variety of bone-related conditions including spinal fusions and ... Spinal Fusion and Bone Morphogenetic Protein Reddi AH (1997). "Bone morphogenetic proteins: an unconventional approach to ... rhBMP-2 is used extensively in other lumbar spinal fusion techniques (e.g., using a posterior approach, anterior or posterior ... There is "little debate or controversy" about the effectiveness of rhBMP-2 to grow bone to achieve spinal fusions, and ...

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He has had brain surgery and spinal fusion surgery. In his late thirties and forties, his health improved enough to allow him ...

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1998 Sep 1. Muscle and musculocutaneous flap coverage of exposed spinal fusion devices. Hochberg, J., Ardenghy, M., Yuen, J., ...

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Richter R (2011-06-28). "Medtronic's spinal fusion product shown to be harmful in bold review by medical journal and its ... Subach BR, Haid RW, Rodts GE, Kaiser MG (2001). "Bone morphogenetic protein in spinal fusion: overview and clinical update". ... in spinal fusion surgeries", with a level of risk far in excess of estimates reported in earlier studies. An additional review ... appear to improve fusion rates after spinal arthrodesis in both animal models and humans, while reducing the donor-site ...

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2010 Hospital Quality Ratings: Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion). Healthgrades.com. Retrieved on January 6, 2012. ... 2010 Hospital Quality Ratings: Back and Neck Surgery (Spinal Fusion). Healthgrades.com. Retrieved on January 6, 2012. 2010 ...

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John Wooden." In 2009, Walton underwent an eight-hour spinal-fusion surgery. Two titanium rods and four four-inch bolts were ...

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Implants that aim to delay spinal fusion and to allow more spinal growth in young children is the gold standard for surgical ... In general, modern spinal fusions have good outcomes with high degrees of correction and low rates of failure and infection. ... Spinal fusion is the most widely performed surgery for scoliosis. In this procedure, bone [either harvested from elsewhere in ... For spinal fusion surgery on AIS cases, with instrumentation attached using pedicle screws, complication rates were reported in ...

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Severe scoliosis caused by FSHD can be corrected with spinal fusion; however, since scoliosis is a compensatory change in ... Unlike the scapulothoracic fusion, no fusion between bones is achieved. Scapulopexy is considered to be less invasive than ... DUX4 has shown to reduce muscle cell proliferation, differentiation, and fusion. Estrogen seems to play a role on in modifying ... Facio Therapies claims that CK1 inhibition leaves myotube fusion intact, unlike BET inhibitors, p38 MAPK inhibitors, and β2 ...

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Cervical spinal fusion is performed on patients with more severe symptoms. Prolotherapy, including with stem cells, is another ... Henderson, F. C.; Geddes, J. F.; Crockard, H. A. (1993). "Neuropathology of the brainstem and spinal cord in end stage ... Part 1 : Findings in Patients with Hereditary Disorders of Connective Tissue and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome". Spinal Surgery. 23 (2 ... "Neurological and spinal manifestations of the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes". American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars ...

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Edwards underwent a spinal fusion of the C3 and C4 vertebrae. The surgeon replaced one of his discs with a cadaver's. His ...

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The method is particularly suitable for use in spinal fusion procedures. The research for this method began in 1994 and ...

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Thoracic spinal fusion with or without instrumentation as a last resort. Physical therapy for pain-relieving modalities, ... Louis Joseph, Dauphin of France, son of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette Garg, RK; Somvanshi, DS (2011). "Spinal ... Routine surgery in addition to chemotherapy for treating spinal tuberculosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, ... These radiographic changes are characteristic of spinal tuberculosis on plain radiography: Lytic destruction of anterior ...

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Short, Eva (2018-09-18). "Autonomous vehicles, spinal fusion and starch scoop top EUCYS 2018 prizes". Silicon Republic. ...

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Spinal fusion was one of the five most common OR procedures performed in every age group except infants younger than 1 year and ... Though, as the name implies, the discipline was initially developed with attention to children, the correction of spinal and ... such as John Hunter's research on tendon healing and Percival Pott's work on spinal deformity steadily increased the range of ...

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For Girl Gone, Parson dreamed up dances inspired by Wellman's fanciful stage directions; "They do the Spinal Fusion," writes ...

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... the results of spinal fusions are mediocre. New epidemiological studies show that "spinal fusion must be accepted as a non ... In addition, spinal fusion itself, particularly if more than one spinal level is operated on, may result in "adjacent segment ... But fusion surgeons argue that spinal fusion is more time-tested, and artificial discs contain metal hardware that is unlikely ... A review of patients with failure from previous lumbar surgery treated by spinal canal exploration and lumbar spinal fusion". ...

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For Girl Gone, Parson dreamed up dances inspired by Wellman's fanciful stage directions; "They do the Spinal Fusion," writes ...

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PEEK is finding increased use in spinal fusion devices and reinforcing rods. It offers optimal bone growth and is radiolucent, ...

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... which can partially obstruct the flow of cerebro-spinal fluid from the neurocranium to the spinal cord.[6] The Chiari ... The features of craniosynostosis' particular phenotype are determined by which suture is closed.[7] The fusion of this suture ... A compensatory mechanism involves the movement of cerebrospinal fluid from the cranial vault towards the spinal cord.[21] The ... New insights have given fuel to a debate whether there might be an intrinsic factor causing the premature fusion of the sutures ...

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... hip-hop and burlesque with the fusion of vogue movements and is performed using stilettos or high heels.[49] Some dancers such ... Spinal Column Curvature. In a 2016 study from the Sahmyook University in Korea, researchers wanted to investigate the effects ...

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... spinal tap - spleen - splenomegaly - sputum analysis - standard of care - staphylococcus - STD - stem cells (FDCs) - steroid - ... fusion inhibitor - fusion mechanism - fusion peptide ...

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2] These cells are produced from the fusion of an egg and sperm cell. Cells produced by the first few divisions of the ... "Index of CD34+ Cells and Mononuclear Cells in the Bone Marrow of Spinal Cord Injury Patients of Different Age Groups: A ... "A 37-year-old spinal cord-injured female patient, transplanted of multipotent stem cells from human UC blood, with improved ...

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Role in spinal cord injuriesEdit. Traumatic spinal cord damage causes a permanent loss of motor and sensory functions in the ... "CD46 on glial cells can function as a receptor for viral glycoprotein-mediated cell-cell fusion". Glia. 52 (3): 252-8. doi ... Transplantation of OECs into the spinal cord has become a possible therapy for spinal cord damage and other neural diseases in ... Fidyka], who is believed to be the first person in the world to recover from complete severing of the spinal nerves, can now ...

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Research comparing the effects of ankle replacement against ankle fusion (the TARVA study) is ongoing in the United Kingdom, in ... This procedure is becoming the treatment of choice for patients, replacing the conventional use of arthrodesis, i.e. fusion of ... "Prospective Controlled Trial of STAR Total Ankle Replacement Versus Ankle Fusion: Initial Results". Foot & Ankle International ...

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... for example when the tumor is wrapped around a vulnerable structure such as the spinal cord or a major organ or blood vessel.[ ...

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"This Is Spinal Tap". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 21 April 2015.. *. Sharpe-Young, Garry. "Judas Priest". MusicMight. Archived ... thanks to their successful fusion of hard rock and romantic pop,[274] also became very popular in the UK, with the former even ... Yabroff, Jennie (11 April 2009). ""Spinal Tap" and Its Influence". Newsweek. Retrieved 9 January 2016.. (registration required) ... The 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap addressed many idiosyncrasies of British metal bands, showing comic sides of that ...

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Spinal cord injury. These conditions can impair coughing, swallowing, clearing the airways, and in the worst cases, breathing. ... "An open receptor-binding cavity of hemagglutinin-esterase-fusion glycoprotein from newly-identified Influenza D Virus: Basis ...

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Spinal cord compression can occur with metastases to the spine and can be treated with steroids, surgery, or radiation therapy ... In men who are candidates for active surveillance, fusion MR/US guided prostate biopsy detected 33% of cancers compared to 7% ... Prostate cancer in the spine can also compress the spinal cord, causing tingling, leg weakness and urinary and fecal ... Currently (2011), MRI is used to identify targets for prostate biopsy using fusion MRI with ultrasound (US) or MRI-guidance ...

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... also known as a spinal tap) can determine whether the spinal column and brain have been invaded. Brain and spinal column ... Examples of this include the ETV6-RUNX1 fusion gene that combines two factors that promote blood cell development and the BCR- ... The result is the combination of two usually separate proteins into a new fusion protein. This protein can have a new function ... In childhood ALL, for example, one fusion gene translocation is often found along with six to eight other ALL-related genetic ...

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Spinal fusion. *Intervertebral discs *Discectomy. *Annuloplasty. *Arthroplasty. Upper extremity. *Shoulder surgery *Shoulder ...

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Androgen insensitivity syndrome/Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy. *KAL1 Kallmann syndrome. *X-linked adrenal hypoplasia ...

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The foramen magnum, the hole allowing the spinal cord to connect with the brain, was proportionally large in Avimimus.[1] The ... The adults showed a greater degree of skeletal fusion in the tarsometatarsus and tibiotarsus, and also more prominent muscle ...

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The type of parthenogenesis that likely occurs is automixis with terminal fusion, a process in which two terminal products from ... Spinal osteoarthropathy (reptile disease). *The New Encyclopedia of Snakes. *The Snakes of Europe and Snakes of Europe ...

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en:Spinal cord injury (20) *en:Spinal disease (2). *en:Spinal fusion (9) ...

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This assay is used to disrupt gene function by creating an intragenic gene fusion. When an APAF-1 gene trap is introduced into ... mouse exhibits normal forebrain formation and a decreased programmed cell death in some neuronal populations and in the spinal ...

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Spinal cord injuries are one of the most common traumas brought into veterinary hospitals.[86] Spinal injuries occur in two ... Brain and spinal cord injury[edit]. Stroke and traumatic brain injury lead to cell death, characterized by a loss of neurons ... Clinical and animal studies have been conducted into the use of stem cells in cases of spinal cord injury.[21][22][23] ... 2005). "A 37-year-old spinal cord-injured female patient, transplanted of multipotent stem cells from human UC blood, with ...

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... which can partially obstruct the flow of cerebro-spinal fluid from the neurocranium to the spinal cord. The Chiari malformation ... The fusion of this suture causes a certain change in the shape of the skull; a deformity of the skull. Virchow's law dictates ... New insights have given fuel to a debate whether there might be an intrinsic factor causing the premature fusion of the sutures ... Using Virchow's law again to predict the resulting deformity, this fusion will result in a narrow forehead, which is even ...

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Spine fusions maybe performed as open surgery or as minimally invasive surgery. Anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion is a ... Spondylosis is the condition of spinal disc degeneration and arthritis that may compress the spinal canal. This condition can ... Some indications for spine surgery include spinal cord compression resulting from trauma, arthritis of the spinal discs, or ... If there is prior permanent neural tissue damage spinal surgery may not take away the symptoms.[citation needed] ...

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Soon after describing Stegosaurus, Marsh noted a large canal in the hip region of the spinal cord, which could have ... The specimens can be identified as not mature because they lack the fusion of the scapula and coracoid, and the lower hind ... Buchholz (née Giffin) EB (1990). "Gross Spinal Anatomy and Limb Use in Living and Fossil Reptiles". Paleobiology. 16 (4): 448- ...

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... but located in the tail and associated with the spinal cord. This may have a function in osmoregulation.[21] ... suggesting that the pituitary of other vertebrates may have formed from the fusion of a pair of separate, but associated, ...

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... replacement Reconstruction due to cancer or trauma Ridge augmentation in dental procedures Shoulder repair Spinal fusion ...

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The largest of these is the foramen magnum that allows the passage of the spinal cord as well as nerves and blood vessels. ... The fusion between the various bones is especially notable in birds, in which the individual structures may be difficult to ...

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... a member of the SNARE protein family which is responsible for fusion. The cleaved SNAP-25 is unable to mediate fusion of ... post-spinal cord injury spasticity,[15] spasms of the head and neck,[16] eyelid,[17] vagina,[18] limbs, jaw, and vocal cords.[ ... Other tests, such as brain scan and spinal fluid examination, may help to rule out other causes. If the symptoms of botulism ... the brain mechanism of motor fusion, which aligns the eyes on a target visible to both, can stabilize the corrected alignment.[ ...

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"The Fusion Model. Retrieved 19 April 2015.. *^ Humphrey, James H. (2005). Anthology of Stress Revisited: Selected Works Of ... The central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) plays a crucial role in the body's stress-related mechanisms. Whether one ...

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Such cells can construct a complete, viable organism.[6] These cells are produced from the fusion of an egg and sperm cell. ... Kang KS, Kim SW, Oh YH, Yu JW, Kim KY, Park HK, Song CH, Han H (2005). "A 37-year-old spinal cord-injured female patient, ... 2010 in Atlanta for spinal cord injury research. On November 14, 2011 the company conducting the trial (Geron Corporation) ... "Index of CD34+ Cells and Mononuclear Cells in the Bone Marrow of Spinal Cord Injury Patients of Different Age Groups: A ...

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Positioning and spinal bracing for pain relief in metastatic spinal cord compression in adults PMID 26400848 https://doi.org/ ... Single or double-level anterior interbody fusion techniques for cervical degenerative disc disease PMID 21249667 https://doi. ... Interventions for the treatment of metastatic extradural spinal cord compression in adults PMID 26337716 https://doi.org/ ... Done Surgical options for lumbar spinal stenosis PMID 27801521 https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012421 ...

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Spinal fusion is most commonly performed to relieve the pain and pressure on the spinal cord that results when a disc ( ... Lumbar and cervical spinal fusions are more commonly performed than thoracic fusions.[5] Degeneration happens more frequently ... 80,095 - Upper thoracic level primary spinal fusion (2003-2013) [10]. *$55,547 - Revision of previous fusion surgery due to ... Average age for someone undergoing a spinal fusion was 54.2 years-53.3 years for primary cervical fusions, 42.7 years for ...

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Unlike other spinal fusions, with a minimally invasive thoracic spinal fusion only about 10 percent of mobility is lost. This ... Spinal fusion is when the discs of the spine are removed and replaced with donor bone. The fusion is usually stabilized with a ... Spinal fusion is usually needed when a curvature reaches 40 degrees. However, there is a window of opportunity for a minimally ... Also, minimally invasive spinal fusions are almost always only done in the thoracic region. Infants 0 to 6 months: No solids ...

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Spinal fusion is surgery to permanently join together two or more bones in the spine so there is no movement between them. ... fusion; Herniated disk - fusion; Spinal stenosis - fusion; Laminectomy - fusion; Cervical spinal fusion; Lumbar spinal fusion ... Vertebral interbody fusion; Posterior spinal fusion; Arthrodesis; Anterior spinal fusion; Spine surgery - spinal fusion; Low ... After spinal fusion, the area that was fused together can no longer move. Therefore, the spinal column above and below the ...

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An example of a spinal fusion. Cropped image from Flickr user Joseph Krawiec and used in accordance with Creative Commons 2.0 ... Spinal Fusion-. An example of a spinal fusion. Cropped image from Flickr user Joseph Krawiec and used in accordance with ...

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Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that addresses serious back pain problems.,p,Click here for more information on back pain ...

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Your doctor may recommend spinal fusion to treat:. *Deformities of the spine. Spinal fusion can help correct spinal deformities ... Fusion from back of neck. Fusion from back of neck. When spinal fusion is performed from the back of the neck (posterior ... After spinal fusion. A hospital stay of two to three days is usually required following spinal fusion. Depending on the ... Spinal fusion is generally a safe procedure. But as with any surgery, spinal fusion carries the potential risk of complications ...

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concocted around the trio s theatrics think Spinal Tap crossed with Monty Python starts with Welsh pop diva Bonnie Tyler.That s ... If Fusions dont sell as a result of the campaign - and how could they if nobody gets it? - then all it amounts to is a free ... Notice that in the mock-doc, instead of a tour bus, the band drives a Ford Fusion. donated by Gabes brother, Abe, who runs a ... Though why should he question the freedom Ford is taking to sell Fusions? Theyre helping make Hurra Torpedo - his honest-to- ...

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For patients contemplating spinal fusion surgery to alleviate pain, bone health is an important consideration. If a patient is ... Robotic technology for spinal fusion at Norwalk Hospital helps great grandmother stay active Lifelong Norwalk, Connecticut ... Global task force of bone health experts question effectiveness of spinal fusion procedures There is little to no evidence that ... Patients taking opioids for at least three months before spinal fusion surgery in the lower spine are much more likely to ...

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Spinal fusion is a surgical technique in which one or more vertebrae are fused together to stop the motion between them. ... Spinal fusion is a surgical technique in which one or more vertebrae are fused together to stop the motion between them. ... Injury to the spinal vertebrae. *Protrusion of the cushioning disk between vertebrae (slipped disk, herniated nucleus pulposus) ... Spinal fusion - series-Indications. URL of this page: //medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100121.htm Spinal fusion - series- ...

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An improved prosthetic implant for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a spinal column. The prosthetic ... Systems and methods for spinal fusion. US8821553. Apr 19, 2006. Sep 2, 2014. X-Spine Systems, Inc.. Spinal fusion system ... Spinal implant adjustment. US20060195100 *. Apr 19, 2006. Aug 31, 2006. X-Spine Systems, Inc.. Spinal fusion system utilizing ... Spinal fusion system and method for fusing spinal bones. US20050107888 *. Dec 21, 2004. May 19, 2005. Amedica Corporation. ...

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A spinal fusion is a surgical procedure thats done to stabilize or straighten the bones in the back. It can help kids and ... What Is Spinal Fusion Surgery?. Doctors do spinal fusion surgery to help kids and teens with scoliosis or other spine problems. ... What Happens During Spinal Fusion Surgery?. Kids and teens having a spinal fusion will get general anesthesia. This lets them ... What Happens After Spinal Fusion Surgery?. After a fusion, most kids stay in the hospital for a couple of days. That gives them ...

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Would you consider Awake Spinal Fusion in this 48-year-old male who developed lumbar disc reherniation after a successful ... Awake spinal fusion has become our preferred treatment choice for patients who need to undergo 1-level spinal fusion. It is ... Awake spinal fusion is a relatively new technique that encompasses a combination of spinal anesthesia with a regional block. ... Awake Spinal Fusion. Is awake spine fusion a viable treatment choice in this 48-year-old male?. ...

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... refers to back surgery during which two or more vertebral segments of the spine are ... A lumbar spinal fusion can be done in the front or the back of the spine. ... Lumbar spine fusion surgery involves using bone graft to cause two vertebral bodies to grow together into one combined bone ... The goal of lumbar fusion surgery is to relieve pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness, restore nerve function, stop or prevent ...

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... is disclosed which when placed within the spinal disc space stabilizes that spinal segment and materially participates in, and ... Spinal fusion implant and related methods. US9730802. 14 Jan 2015. 15 Aug 2017. Nuvasive, Inc.. Spinal fusion implant and ... Systems and methods for spinal fusion. US9486329. 3 Nov 2015. 8 Nov 2016. Nuvasive, Inc.. System and methods for spinal fusion ... ARTIFICIAL SPINAL FUSION IMPLANTS. Background The present invention relates to an artificial fusion implant to be placed into ...

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The invention features a novel bushing that allows parallel decortication of the vertebral endplates to facilitate fusion. ... to stabilize the joint so that fusion may occur. ... Instrument systems and methods for the fusion of two or more ... Spinal fusion is commonly used in the treatment of a number of disorders of the spinal column, both in man and animals. Spinal ... spinal fusion procedures can be greatly facilitated and damage to the spinal cord avoided. Accordingly, one embodiment of the ...

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Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure performed to treat spinal deformity and/or stabilize one or more segments of the spine to ... Spinal Fusion Instrumentation Removal: Pros and Cons. If an issue with your spinal instrumentation develops, your doctor may ... Other spinal disorders that may necessitate fusion surgery include infection, tumor, trauma, and/or a previous failed spinal ... In simple terms, the purpose of fusion surgery is to realign a spinal deformity and/or stabilize a segment of the spine to ...

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... nutrition with spinal fusion news, facts, tips, & other information. Educate yourself about spinal fusion & help yourself and ...

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... s, length 9 (229 mm), ring size 4 x 7 mm.,medicine,medical supply,medical supplies,medical product ... Cervical Spinal Compression Plate Acc. To Matzen. 8. Cobb Spinal Curette. 9. Spinal Fusion Curette. 10. Equation Spinal System ... Ruggles Spinal Retraction System. 2. Summit SI Spinal Fixation System. 3. TEW Cranial/Spinal Retractor (A 1090). 4. Panther ... Semmes Spinal Fusion Curettes, length 9" (229 mm), ring size 4 x 7 mm. ...

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This type of Spinal Fusion Surgery helps people who suffer from lower back pain associated with lumbar degenerative disc ... The XLIF is one of a number of spinal fusion options that a surgeon may recommend to treat specific types of lumbar spinal ... The XLIF (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) is an approach to spinal fusion in which the surgeon accesses the intervertebral ... It cannot be used for all types of lumbar conditions for which spinal fusion is a treatment option. For example, it cannot ...

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Has anyone had a successful 3 level spinal fusion? I have had a laminectomy at L4-5-a microdiscectomy at L2-3 and then 1 wk ... 3 Level Spinal Fusion. Has anyone had a successful 3 level spinal fusion? I have had a laminectomy at L4-5-a microdiscectomy at ... Has anyone had a successful 3 level spinal fusion? I have had a laminectomy at L4-5-a microdiscectomy at L2-3 and then 1 wk ... This is a good review of the literature regarding fusion (not specifically 3 level fusion): TI Surgery for degenerative lumbar ...

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[2] Other common pathological conditions that are treated by spinal fusion include spinal stenosis , spondylolisthesis , spondylosis , spinal fractures , scoliosis , and kyphosis . (wikipedia.org)
[3] The greatest benefit appears to be in spondylolisthesis , while evidence is less good for spinal stenosis . (wikipedia.org)
[5] Other common causes include disc herniation, spinal stenosis, trauma, and spinal tumors. (wikipedia.org)
[3] Spinal stenosis results from bony growths ( osteophytes ) or thickened ligaments that cause narrowing of the spinal canal over time. (wikipedia.org)
The abnormal curvature of the spine (degenerative scoliosis) and slippage (lateral listhesis) can also cause spinal stenosis (narrowing of the space for the nerves). (spineuniverse.com)
The XLIF is one of a number of spinal fusion options that a surgeon may recommend to treat specific types of lumbar spinal disorders, such as lumbar degenerative disc disease , spondylolisthesis, scoliosis and deformity and some recurrent lumbar disc herniations and types of lumbar stenosis. (spine-health.com)
Seven heterogeneous trials on spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and nerve compression permitted limited conclusions. (medhelp.org)
Some of the most prominent spinal disorders prevalent include: spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and degenerative spondylolisthesis. (openpr.com)
At least moderate lumbar spinal stenosis, defined as greater than a 33% reduction in either the central canal, the lateral recess space, and/or the foramen when compared to an adjacent level, as determined by the investigator based on MRI. (rush.edu)
As a follow-up procedure to treat spinal stenosis , a herniated disc , the effects of rheumatoid arthritis , an infection, tumors, or spinal deformities. (healthwise.net)
It is commonly used to treat severe pain with motion that can occur from a number of conditions, including a vertebral fracture, degenerative disk disease, scoliosis, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis. (memorialhermann.org)
Post surgery MRI shows Advanced degenerative disc disease throughout lumbar spine and disc bulges at L1 through S1 with spinal stenosis and osteo arthritis. (healingwell.com)
What is the prognosis for DDD, spinal stenosis and osteoarthritis? (reference.com)
Pain and discomfort in the joints and discs between the vertebrae are commonly caused by degenerative spine conditions, such as degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis or arthritis of the spine. (laserspineinstitute.com)
It may be done as a follow-up after surgery that was done to treat problems such as spinal stenosis , herniated discs , injuries, infection, and tumors. (uwhealth.org)
It is now also used to treat age-related spinal problems and spinal stenosis. (uwhealth.org)
People suffering from spinal stenosis -- pinched nerves caused by a narrowing of the spinal canal -- received similar pain relief with fewer complications when doctors performed a simpler spine surgery called decompression, as opposed to a full-fledged spinal fusion, a study from Sweden found. (health.com)
Based on the Swedish results, "there's really no benefit associated with adding a spinal fusion for patients who have stenosis without malalignment," Ghogawala said. (health.com)
Back or spinal fusion is a procedure doctors use to treat spinal stenosis and other age-related or degenerative spine problems. (utah.edu)
For example, in a randomized controlled trial of sufferers of spinal stenosis, after 2 and 5 years there was no significant clinical benefits of lumbar fusion in combination with decompression surgery, in comparison to decompression surgery alone. (wikipedia.org)

Costs associated with spinal fusion vary depending on the medical institution, insurance, type of surgery and the overall health of the patient. (wikipedia.org)
Spinal fusion is surgery to permanently join together two or more bones in the spine so there is no movement between them. (medlineplus.gov)
Spinal fusion is surgery to permanently connect two or more vertebrae in your spine, eliminating motion between them. (mayoclinic.org)
Mayo Clinic surgeons are experts at performing less invasive surgery using smaller incisions for spinal fusion. (mayoclinic.org)
But as with any surgery, spinal fusion carries the potential risk of complications. (mayoclinic.org)
Surgeons have developed a variety of techniques for performing spinal fusion surgery. (mayoclinic.org)
Surgery to remove multiple herniated or degenerated discs in the neck, a procedure known as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, can be safely performed in an outpatient setting in select patients, according to a study at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. (news-medical.net)
For patients contemplating spinal fusion surgery to alleviate pain, bone health is an important consideration. (news-medical.net)
A standardized care pathway for children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis undergoing spinal fusion surgery reduces the need for opioid pain medications and shortens hospital stays at Children's National Health System. (news-medical.net)
Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, through its subsidiary Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbH, announced today the acquisition of Emerging Implant Technologies GmbH, a privately held manufacturer of 3D-printed titanium interbody implants for spinal fusion surgery, based in Wurmlingen, Germany. (news-medical.net)
Doctors do spinal fusion surgery to help kids and teens with scoliosis or other spine problems. (kidshealth.org)
It's called "fusion" because the surgery lets two or more bones in the spine (called vertebrae) fuse (grow together) into one solid bone. (kidshealth.org)
Why Is Spinal Fusion Surgery Done? (kidshealth.org)
What Happens During Spinal Fusion Surgery? (kidshealth.org)
After a fusion, most teens stay in the hospital for a couple of days while they recover from surgery and increase their movement. (kidshealth.org)
What Should I Do After Spinal Fusion Surgery? (kidshealth.org)
The combination of fentanyl in the spinal anesthesia along with liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) in the TLIP block gives us tremendous pain control after surgery. (spineuniverse.com)
Spinal anesthesia has a long history in spine surgery. (spineuniverse.com)
Lumbar spinal fusion refers to back surgery during which two or more vertebral segments of the spine are fused together. (emoryhealthcare.org)
Lumbar spine fusion surgery involves using bone graft to cause two vertebral bodies to grow together into one combined bone complex. (emoryhealthcare.org)
The goal of lumbar fusion surgery is to relieve pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness, restore nerve function, stop or prevent abnormal motion in the spine, and provide more space for the decompressed spinal cord and nerve roots to heal. (emoryhealthcare.org)
I have never had back surgery before, and I hear bad things about fusions. (spineuniverse.com)
In simple terms, the purpose of fusion surgery is to realign a spinal deformity and/or stabilize a segment of the spine to prevent painful motion, or micro-motion. (spineuniverse.com)
Fusion surgery is limited to the area that is malaligned-usually at a single level, as shown in the above images. (spineuniverse.com)
In a patient with degenerative scoliosis with lateral listhesis, the purpose of fusion surgery is to realign (straighten) a part of the spine while simultaneously decompressing the nerves. (spineuniverse.com)
Surgery usually requires fusion at each level of deformity (ie, degenerative scoliosis). (spineuniverse.com)
Fusion surgery may be recommended if a comprehensive non-operative treatment program has been pursued for at least 6 months, and despite the effort, the patient continues to experience severe pain that greatly limits their function and quality of life. (spineuniverse.com)
As stated at the outset of this article, the decision-making process for fusion surgery is complex and should be made on an individual basis. (spineuniverse.com)
The three examples shown represent the most common diagnoses and circumstances under which fusion surgery may be recommended. (spineuniverse.com)
Other spinal disorders that may necessitate fusion surgery include infection, tumor, trauma, and/or a previous failed spinal surgery . (spineuniverse.com)
I'm glad to play a role in providing accurate and straightforward information regarding spinal conditions and surgery through Spine-health.com. (spine-health.com)
There is not good evidence to support different approaches to fusion, and the evidence to support any surgery at all is weak. (medhelp.org)
SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: There is still limited scientific evidence on spinal surgery. (medhelp.org)
Fusion surgery for the treatment of lower back pain has been done since the early 1900's. (spine-health.com)
Surgeons and researchers span the spectrum in terms of their beliefs as to how useful spine fusion surgery is and when and how it should be performed. (spine-health.com)
Some spine surgeons do not believe fusion surgery is at all useful and is never indicated for the treatment of low back pain from lumbar degenerative disc disease. (spine-health.com)
Some spine surgeons are very willing to offer patients a fusion procedure, and some are even willing to do multiple level fusion surgery . (spine-health.com)
As with most things in medicine, the truth lies somewhere in between the two far ends of the spectrum of beliefs about spine fusion surgery as a treatment for low back pain from degenerative disc disease. (spine-health.com)
In general, when done by a skilled surgeon for a patient with the right indications, spinal fusion surgery is usually an effective treatment that brings significant relief from severe, ongoing low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease. (spine-health.com)
The spine fusion surgery works best for treating one level of the spine, although two levels can be fused if the patient has severe low back pain. (spine-health.com)
Only rarely and in extreme cases would most spine surgeons recommend or even offer a three or four-level spine fusion surgery. (spine-health.com)
Therapeutic yoga teachers can help to develop a series of yoga poses and pose modifications that are appropriate to help rehabilitate the spine after spinal fusion surgery. (livestrong.com)
The spinal fusion surgery ceases the range of motion between the fused vertebrae. (livestrong.com)
The surgery can correct spinal instability, but new pressure on the surrounding joints may cause degeneration along other areas of the spine. (livestrong.com)
Rehabilitation from spinal fusion surgery is long and you may not be able to complete normal activities for at least four to six weeks. (livestrong.com)
Nurse Practitioner Nicola V. Hawkinson on SpineUniverse.com writes about the need to put little pressure and strain on the spine after spinal fusion surgery. (livestrong.com)
Yoga is recommended for patients recovering from spinal fusion surgery. (livestrong.com)
Pediatric hospitalist comanagement of spinal fusion surgery patients. (nih.gov)
2) to determine the association of hospitalist comanagement with length of stay (LOS) following spinal fusion surgery. (nih.gov)
Patients who underwent initial spinal fusion surgery (n = 759) between July 2000 and October 2005. (nih.gov)
After December 2004, 12% of all spinal fusion surgery patients (14 of 115) were comanaged by a hospitalist. (nih.gov)
The introduction of selective hospitalist comanagement of pediatric spinal fusion surgery patients was associated with significant decreases in LOS and variability in LOS. (nih.gov)
Is spinal fusion surgery used to treat spinal compression fractures? (webmd.com)
Doctors will sometimes turn to spinal fusion surgery for spinal compression fractures. (webmd.com)
Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Nicholas Theodore, answers questions about spinal fusion surgery. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
Learn more at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/centers_clinics/spine/index.html Questions Answered 0:02 What is spinal fusion surgery? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
0:43 Who is a good candidate for spinal fusion surgery? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
2:45 What are the major factors associated with good outcomes following spinal surgery? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
Long story short, Spinal Fusion Surgery only partially corrects the curvature of the spine. (patientslikeme.com)
How long does it take to recover from spinal fusion surgery? (webmd.com)
Recovery from spinal fusion surgery takes longer than with other types of spinal surgery. (webmd.com)
Are there any drawbacks or side effects of spinal fusion surgery? (webmd.com)
As a result, smokers don't do as well as non-smokers after having spinal fusion surgery and joint replacements. (miamiherald.com)
I am supposed to have lumbar spinal fusion surgery and was wondering if any of you lupus patients have had this surgery and how you did. (healthboards.com)
Hi, I had spine surgery last year (laminectomies, but no fusion) and was concerned about my lupus flaring from the stress of surgery. (healthboards.com)
Especially with fusion, as there is a higher risk of bleeding during surgery. (healthboards.com)
Other than the med issue, again, it took me a while to get over the fatigue and soreness, but fusion surgery is much more involved and takes much longer to recover than laminectomies. (healthboards.com)
And research also suggests that a complex surgery that includes fusion is not better than a simpler surgery to take the pressure off the nerve. (healthwise.net)
Our son has been recommended for spinal fusion surgery. (scoliosis.org)
I am wondering if I should see a surgeon to do fusion surgery because the bones in my back have been compromised by 20+ years of RA. (healingwell.com)
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has had lumbar spinal fusion surgery. (healingwell.com)
I know my RA is a factor in slow healing, but glad you mentioned it may lower my success rate if I want fusion surgery. (healingwell.com)
Spinal fusion surgery is the most common surgical treatment for severe scoliosis in adolescents. (childrenshospital.org)
Spinal fusion surgery is also used to treat severe kyphosis (defined as a curve of 75 degrees or more), spinal fractures, and other spinal abnormalities . (childrenshospital.org)
The goal of spinal fusion surgery is to correct the curvature, stabilize the spine, and, in the case of scoliosis and kyphosis, prevent further curvature of the spine. (childrenshospital.org)
How does spinal fusion surgery work? (childrenshospital.org)
During spinal fusion surgery, the surgeon stabilizes the curved section of the spine with spinal instrumentation and bone grafts. (childrenshospital.org)
Recovery from spinal fusion surgery usually takes six to 12 months. (childrenshospital.org)
What are the different types of spinal fusion surgery? (childrenshospital.org)
Posterior fusion , in which the spine is operated on from behind, is the most common surgery for idiopathic scoliosis and neuromuscular scoliosis . (childrenshospital.org)
Most patients with idiopathic scoliosis do not need to wear a brace after posterior fusion surgery. (childrenshospital.org)
What should families expect after spinal fusion surgery? (childrenshospital.org)
Different patients recover at different rates from spinal fusion surgery, depending on the type of surgery they had and how much of their spine was involved. (childrenshospital.org)
Most kids can return to school three to four weeks after spinal fusion surgery. (childrenshospital.org)
For this reason, most orthopedic surgeons delay spinal fusion surgery, ideally until after a child has reached their mature height. (childrenshospital.org)
After spinal fusion surgery, Meghan found that staying connected and asking for support helped her stay positive while she healed. (childrenshospital.org)
After spinal fusion surgery, the patient may spend one to five days in the hospital, according to Spine-health. (reference.com)
The bone graft used for the spinal fusion begins to stabilize a month or so after the surgery, and the patient needs to avoid bending, twisting or heavy lifting, says Spine-health. (reference.com)
What Is the Cost of a Single-Level Spinal Fusion Surgery? (reference.com)
The cost of a single-level spinal fusion surgery depends factors such as the state in which the surgery is performed, the severity of the injury and the re. (reference.com)
How Much Does It Cost for Spinal Fusion Surgery? (reference.com)
As of 2015, the typical fair cost for spinal fusion surgery is approximately $39,820, according to Healthcare Bluebook. (reference.com)
What Is the Average Recovery Time After Spinal Fusion Back Surgery? (reference.com)
What Is the Typical Recovery Time Following Spinal Fusion Surgery? (reference.com)
In 2002 the FDA approved a product that many thought would revolutionize spinal surgery -- recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2, or BMP-2, which could almost magically create bone where none existed. (medpagetoday.com)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Neo Pedicle Screw System for spinal fusion surgery . (nice.org.uk)
Fusion surgery can treat several problems with the spine, including those arising from trauma, inborn deformity, degenerative disease, infection and tumors. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
Fusion failure, otherwise known as pseudoarthrosis , is a major cause of failed back surgery syndrome and results in significant pain and disability, increasing the need for more procedures and driving up health care costs. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
Dr. Timothy Witham and his team of researchers are investigating spinal fusion surgery outcomes. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
What are some tips for healing after spinal fusion surgery? (reference.com)
Wearing a back brace after spinal fusion surgery is often recommended to keep the spine aligned correctly, according to Mayo Clinic. (reference.com)
Recovery from spinal fusion surgery takes a minimum of three to four months and may continue more than a year after surgery for complete bone healing, acco. (reference.com)
A spinal fusion surgery, also known as lumbar fusion, carries the risk of blood clots, infection, pseudoarthrosis and nerve damage, according to the Americ. (reference.com)
The global spinal fusion devices market is driven by factors such as advent of minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and rise in incidence of spinal disorders. (prnewswire.com)
Increase in adoption of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) presents lucrative opportunities for key players in the spinal fusion devices market. (prnewswire.com)
The study looked at nearly 2,400 patients who had undergone lumbar-fusion surgery for lower-back pain, usually from degenerative disk disease. (consumerreports.org)
Spinal fusion was the most common surgery in our April 2009 back-pain poll. (consumerreports.org)
Global spinal fusion devices market is divided on the basis of product, surgery, and geography. (openpr.com)
At the Nuffield Health Spinal Centre in Woking, our team of specialist orthopaedic consultants has vast experience performing spinal fusion surgery. (nuffieldhealth.com)
Why choose Nuffield Health Woking Hospital for my spinal fusion surgery? (nuffieldhealth.com)
Recovery from spinal fusion surgery will require support, so as part of your treatment package, you'll have access to a Nuffield Health physiotherapist at your local Nuffield Health gym through our recovery plus programme. (nuffieldhealth.com)
The spinal fusion surgery has a long-term record of safety and efficacy for treating significant scoliosis. (muhealth.org)
A spinal fusion is a surgery to weld together two or more vertebrae. (denverhealth.org)
Spinal fusion can be done by open surgery or using a minimally invasive technique. (denverhealth.org)
Following spinal fusion surgery, your neck or back will not be as flexible as it once was. (stdom.com)
There are two types of spinal fusion surgery, and they depend on where your pain is located. (stdom.com)
Fusion surgery can be done from the front (anterior) of the body or the back (posterior). (stdom.com)
Spinal Fusion is a major surgery, so pre-op preparation must begin once you have been told by your surgeon that surgery is necessary. (stdom.com)
With cervical fusion you may go home the day after surgery. (stdom.com)
Spinal fusion is the most widely performed procedure in spine surgery. (mdpi.com)
Argentina Spinal Surgery Market Outlook to 2022,GlobalData's new report, Argentina Spin. (mynewsdesk.com)
Tampa General Hospital features one of the largest neuroscience intensive care units on the west coast of Florida and provides comprehensive treatment and care for patients in need of a spinal fusion or other spine surgery. (tgh.org)
While traditional open back fusions are widely performed, the risk of complication and infection from this major surgery often make it a troubling decision for potential patients. (laserspineinstitute.com)
If you have been recommended to undergo a spinal fusion surgery to help treat your spine condition, you may be asking yourself a lot of questions and wondering if there is another option. (laserspineinstitute.com)
However, patients facing a spinal fusion surgery have more options than they might think. (laserspineinstitute.com)
There are two main options for spinal fusion surgery - traditional open back fusion or minimally invasive stabilization surgery. (laserspineinstitute.com)
Because fusion is permanent, there are a number of key factors that must first be considered before undergoing surgery. (laserspineinstitute.com)
The presence of scar tissue buildup from invasive open back surgery can become a new source of pain if the scar tissue presses upon spinal nerves. (laserspineinstitute.com)
Rehabilitation from open back spinal surgery is lengthy and often painful. (laserspineinstitute.com)
Unlike traditional open back fusion that cuts through the muscles and soft tissue surrounding the spine, our minimally invasive spine surgery does not unnecessarily disturb the surrounding muscles or tissue. (laserspineinstitute.com)
Revision surgery was performed in seven patients: four tether removals due to complete correction or overcorrection, one lumbar tether added, one tether replaced due to breakage, and one revised to a posterior spinal fusion. (rchsd.org)
Dr. Newton adds that while there is a growing interest in fusion-less surgery, fusions should not be demonized. (rchsd.org)
Spinal fusion is major surgery that usually takes several hours to complete. (uwhealth.org)
The goal of surgery is not a perfectly straight spine but a balanced one, in which fusion prevents the curve from getting worse. (uwhealth.org)
Lumbar spinal fusion is surgery to join, or fuse, two or more vertebrae in the low back. (uwhealth.org)
Spinal fusion is major surgery, usually lasting several hours. (uwhealth.org)
Spinal fusion may be done by itself or along with surgery to remove bone and tissue that are narrowing the spinal canal and squeezing the spinal cord and/or the spinal nerves. (uwhealth.org)
Spinal fusion surgery is a drastic back surgery procedure in which two or more vertebrae are joined together, so that no individual movement occurs in the operated vertebral levels. (cure-back-pain.org)
Spinal fusion surgery has many variations, but typically involves inserting bone grafts in between the operated vertebrae. (cure-back-pain.org)
Patients should plan on being out of work for 2 to 6 months after a fusion procedure, since recovering from this form of back surgery is a long and difficult road. (cure-back-pain.org)
Failed back surgery syndrome is a very common occurrence in postoperative fusion patients. (cure-back-pain.org)
Even when all goes well, the inherent design of the surgery increases spinal degeneration exponentially in nearby vertebral levels. (cure-back-pain.org)
Patient-reported functional outcomes vary considerably after lower (lumbar) spinal fusion surgery. (newswise.com)
The researchers analyzed variations in PROs among 737 patients (average age 63 years, 60 percent women) who underwent spinal fusion surgery between 2012 and 2018. (newswise.com)
and clinical factors such as previous spine surgery, the type of spinal disease, and initial disability score. (newswise.com)
At first glance, PROs for patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery seem to vary substantially between hospitals and surgeons. (newswise.com)
This new offering underscores the commitment of DePuy Synthes to expand the company's portfolio of interbody fusion devices designed to help improve outcomes after spinal fusion surgery. (prnewswire.com)
Approximately 400,000 patients undergo spinal fusion surgery annually to help reduce pain and nerve root inflammation in the US alone. (prnewswire.com)
With the launch of the PROTI 360° Family of Implants we are responding to the needs of spine surgeons with a differentiated technology to help advance the care of patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery,' said Nadav Tomer , Global Platform Leader, DePuy Synthes Spine. (prnewswire.com)
DePuy Synthes solutions, in specialties including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, are designed to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide. (prnewswire.com)
Tufts Medical Center's Spine Center has become one of the few places regionally to administer a numbing medicine during a common type of back surgery - minimally invasive spinal fusion. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
It's one of the most common procedures we do here," said James Kryzanski, MD , Co-Chief of the Division of Spinal Surgery at Tufts Medical Center, noting his team completes three to four spinal fusions each week. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
Tufts MC surgeons have embraced a unique approach to pain control during spinal fusion- an added step where a dose of a non-narcotic analgesic called liposomal bupivacaine is injected into the muscles around the incision area, just as the surgery is being completed. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
My son is coming up on his spinal surgery revision june 14th, but he is still struggling with stopping smoking. (scoliosis.org)
WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Spinal fusion surgery is too often used to treat lower back pain when a simpler procedure would suffice for many patients, according to a pair of new clinical trials. (health.com)
Adding a lumbar fusion resulted in superior health-related quality of life two, three and four years after surgery" for patients with back pain due to a slipped vertebra, said lead researcher Dr. Zoher Ghogawala. (health.com)
Decompression surgery relieves the pressure on those nerves by removing the lamina, or the back part of the vertebra that covers the spinal canal. (health.com)
Surgeons often supplement decompression surgery with spinal fusion to reduce the risk that the spine will continue to degenerate and require another operation, the Swedish researchers said in background notes. (health.com)
The results of this study provide an evidence-based approach to decision-making regarding interbody materials for spinal fusion, as there is significant variability in the materials commonly used for interbody cages in spine surgery," said Sigurd Berven, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of California, San Francisco. (mddionline.com)
Spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) is a well-known postoperative complication of spinal surgery. (hindawi.com)
Symptomatic SEH usually presents with spinal nerve deficits, including paralysis and acute, severe pain, and usually requires revision surgery. (hindawi.com)
Cases of symptomatic SEH after spinal surgery without decompression are rare. (hindawi.com)
We present a case of SEH after thoracolumbar posterior fusion without decompression surgery for a thoracic vertebral fracture. (hindawi.com)
During spinal fusion surgery, your doctors will place bone grafts around these two vertebrae in your spine. (utah.edu)
Any thoughts on whether fusion surgery is worth it? (asap.org)
The following procedures offer alternatives to traditional spinal fusion surgery, which permanently affixes two or more bones in the spine (vertebrae) restricting movement between them. (gwhospital.com)
Dynesys can provide added stability while keeping vertebrae in a more natural position than traditional fusion surgery. (gwhospital.com)
The procedure, which generally takes a few hours, is recommended as an alternative to fusion surgery to treat degenerative slipped discs in the thoraciclumbar, lumbar or sacral regions. (gwhospital.com)
Although full recovery from surgery and improvements in back pain can take several weeks, many patients experience almost immediate relief of any leg pain, and recovery is often shortened because fusion is not required. (gwhospital.com)
The company is recalling 1,360 implantable bone growth and spinal fusion stimulators that are used to help heal bone following spinal fusion surgery or to help heal broken long bones, such as a leg or arm bone. (mddionline.com)
The lack of adequate validation and controls may or may not cause serious side effects for the patient including infection, tissue death, additional surgery for wound treatment and/or device removal, impaired wound and bone healing, the need for long-term antibiotic therapy, the potential for secondary gastroenteritis, swelling and infection around the spinal cord (epidural abscess), paralysis, damage to other organs or death. (mddionline.com)
Dr. Ammar Hawasli, a Washington University spinal surgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, visits Fox 2 News in the Morning to discuss an upcoming clinical study seeking alternatives to spinal fusion surgery. (fox2now.com)
The researchers used adult stem cells from bone marrow in order to promote growth of bone tissue for spinal fusion after surgery, used for numerous conditions like degenerative disc disease. (digitaljournal.com)
The purpose of spinal fusion surgery is to remove the cervical disc that is causing the pain, used in situations like degenerative disc disease where the cartilage that cushions the vertebra has worn away. (digitaljournal.com)
A lack of effective new bone growth after spine fusion surgery can be a significant problem, especially in surgeries involving multiple spinal segments," said Schrot, co-principal investigator for the study, also reported in Science Daily. (digitaljournal.com)
Either posterior spinal fusion surgery or anterior spinal fusion surgery is recommended when bracing or casting has been unable to stop the progression of the curve. (chkd.org)
Anterior spinal fusion surgery is when the surgeon has to approach the spine from the front. (chkd.org)

When spinal fusion is performed from the back of the neck (posterior cervical fusion), rods and screws are used to hold the vertebrae together. (mayoclinic.org)
Depending on whether your surgeon approaches your spine from the front (anterior spinal fusion) or from the back (posterior spinal fusion), the vertebrae will be fastened together either with a metal plate or with rods and screws. (mayoclinic.org)
The XLIF (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) is an approach to spinal fusion in which the surgeon accesses the intervertebral disc space and fuses the lumbar spine (low back) using a surgical approach from the side (lateral) rather than from the front (anterior) or the back (posterior). (spine-health.com)
CONCLUSIONS: No conclusions are possible about the relative effectiveness of anterior, posterior, or circumferential fusion. (medhelp.org)
3. The spinal fusion implant of claim 2 , wherein said implant is configured to be inserted from a posterior approach to the vertebral bodies. (google.com)
He had undergone L4/5 posterior interbody fusion with L3-5 posterior fusions for spondylolisthesis 3 years prior, and the screws were removed 1 year later. (hindawi.com)
However, to the best of our knowledge, only three cases of thoracic disc herniation after posterior fusion have been reported [ 2 - 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
Here, we present a case of sudden lumbar huge disc herniation with acute paraplegia after posterior short fusion without any adjacent segment degeneration just before the herniation occurred. (hindawi.com)
He had undergone L4/5 posterior interbody fusion with L3-5 posterior fusion for spondylolisthesis 3 years previously, and the screws were removed 1 year later. (hindawi.com)
Posterior spinal fusion is the surgical process of straightening the spine and preventing the curve from getting worse. (childrensnational.org)
Anterior and posterior fusion is necessary in some special cases. (childrenshospital.org)
The team conducted a retrospective analysis of prospective data from all patients (213) undergoing posterior spinal fusion at Children's National Health System from 2014 to 2017, a period of time that captures nearly one year before implementation of the new pathway and 2.5 years after implementation. (eurekalert.org)
Significant pain may occur following posterior spinal fusion despite the use of conventionally accepted techniques including patient controlled analgesia. (clinicaltrials.gov)
16-year-old male with a 60-degree thoracic curve and a 33-degree thoracolumbar curve before and after posterior spinal fusion. (muhealth.org)
14-year-old male with idiopathic scoliosis and a 55-degree thoracolumbar curve before and after posterior spinal fusion. (muhealth.org)
12-year-old male with 50-degree congenital scoliosis and cerebral palsy before and after posterior spinal fusion. (muhealth.org)
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)-the incision is made in the back. (denverhealth.org)
TyPEEK interbody fusion devices include configurations for anterior cervical, anterior lumbar, posterior lumbar, oblique lumbar, transforaminal lumbar and direct lateral interbody fusions. (medgadget.com)
35° and no posterior spinal fusion indicated or performed at latest follow-up. (rchsd.org)
In 3 additional patients, posterior spinal fusion was indicated due to progression. (rchsd.org)
He notes that an attempt to avoid fusion with a growth modulating tether will be less reliable and have a higher revision rate than posterior spinal fusion. (rchsd.org)
Scheuermann's disease) Lordosis Spondylolisthesis Spondylosis Posterior rami syndrome Other degenerative spinal conditions Any condition that causes instability of the spine 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. (wikipedia.org)
A posterior spinal fusion is when an incision is made along the back. (chkd.org)
Research has shown the early mobilization after a posterior spinal fusion provides a patient with the ability to get back to being a kid quickly. (chkd.org)

[5] The thoracic spine is more immobile, so most fusions are performed due to trauma or deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis . (wikipedia.org)
Spinal fusion can help correct spinal deformities, such as a sideways curvature of the spine (scoliosis). (mayoclinic.org)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first spinal tether device intended to be used in children and adolescents to correct the most common form of scoliosis, called idiopathic scoliosis, that has not responded to conservative treatment options, such as external bracing. (news-medical.net)
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to correct afflictions such as scoliosis and spinal deformity, herniated disc, broken vertebrae and chronic lower back pain. (livestrong.com)
Anterior fusion is more commonly used for congenital scoliosis and kyphosis. (childrenshospital.org)
A newly published study led by Peter Newton, M.D. , finds that anterior spinal growth tethering (ASGT) is a viable alternative to spinal fusion for certain patients with thoracic scoliosis. (rchsd.org)
ASGT has been shown to alter spinal growth with the potential to correct scoliosis while maintaining spine flexibility. (rchsd.org)
In spinal fusion for scoliosis , rods, hooks, wires, or screws are attached to the curved part of the backbone and the spine is straightened. (uwhealth.org)
Many different types of spinal instrumentation are used to treat scoliosis. (uwhealth.org)
Fusion is the main treatment used to provide stabilization of serious scoliosis . (cure-back-pain.org)
The objective of this study was to evaluate changes of spinopelvic balance following long spinal fusion with and without iliac fixation for degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS). (lww.com)
Conditions where spinal fusion may be considered include the following: Degenerative disc disease Spinal disc herniation Discogenic pain Spinal tumor Vertebral fracture Scoliosis Kyphosis (e. g. (wikipedia.org)

Fusion is the main therapy used to correct spondylolisthesis . (cure-back-pain.org)
That trial found that spinal fusion provided better results for low-back pain patients who have pinched nerves because a spinal bone slipped forward and out of place, a condition called lumbar spondylolisthesis. (health.com)
According to Mayo Clinic , common conditions that require spinal fusion are degenerative disc disease, broken or fractured vertebrae, spondylolisthesis, spine deformities, herniated disc, chronic low back pain, spinal instability or weakness. (digitaljournal.com)

A new technology that increases the safety and precision of spinal fusion surgeries while reducing the time needed for the procedure now is available at Rush University Medical Center. (news-medical.net)
We often find that performing their surgeries under spinal anesthesia are easier as they are able to manage their breathing issues better. (spineuniverse.com)
Mean LOS for all spinal fusion surgeries decreased from 6.5 days (95% CI: 6.2-6.7) to 4.8 days (95% CI: 4.5-5.1) after December 2004. (nih.gov)
Additionally, the growing preference for minimally invasive surgeries is boosting the market for spinal non-fusion technologies. (openpr.com)
I'm not sure the universe of fusion surgeries is going to be AT ALL relevant to your son's situation. (scoliosis.org)
Spinal fusion recovery is generally longer than that of other spinal surgeries, and most patients will need help with daily activities such as dressing and bathing for the first few weeks. (memorialhermann.org)
All fusion surgeries include the use of a graft that is made of bone material. (denverhealth.org)
There are less invasive versions available, but even these still require longer recuperation time than most other spinal surgeries. (cure-back-pain.org)
Sixty percent of patients who have spinal fusion surgeries develop chronic pain or persistent discomfort, with adequate spinal fusions failing in approximately eight to 35 percent of patients. (digitaljournal.com)

Instrument systems and methods for the fusion of two or more adjacent vertebrae include devices to facilitate placement of screws and plates to stabilize the vertebrae and instruments to facilitate parallel decortication of the vertebral endplates prior to insertion of the bone graft. (google.ca)
After insertion of the bone graft, a plate is affixed to the vertebral screws using locking screws, to stabilize the joint so that fusion may occur. (google.ca)
The invention features a novel bushing that allows parallel decortication of the vertebral endplates to facilitate fusion. (google.ca)
2. Executive Summary 2 Global Spine Market with Focus on Spinal Fusion: Industry Analysis & Outlook (2017-2021) Spine, also known as vertebral column or back bone, is a series of several irregular bones (vertebrae) located in the back of a human. (slideshare.net)
2. The spinal fusion implant of claim 1 , wherein said opposed arcuate portions are in an angular relationship to each other along at least a portion of the length of said implant sufficient to maintain the adjacent vertebral bodies in an angular relationship to each other. (google.com)
Over time, the vertebral bodies can become so weak that normal activities such as bending over or lifting a bag of groceries, can cause a spinal fracture. (ustoo.org)
In particular, we investigate therapies to improve vertebral bone quality in patients with conditions such as osteoporosis that may require future spinal fusion procedures. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
We are developing an animal model to explore the effects of localized radiation therapy on spinal structure and stability, and testing potential therapies for the prevention of vertebral compression fractures in spinal oncology patients. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
Spinal fusion of L4-L5 discs is a surgical procedure where the two vertebral segments are fused together to stop the motion at one segment. (reference.com)
Further, bone-morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), synthetic peptides, and autologous growth factors are currently being optimized to assist in improving vertebral fusion. (mdpi.com)
Fusion can be used to correct serious vertebral fractures . (cure-back-pain.org)
Sometimes, additional pieces of hardware, such as plates, rods, screws and cage apparatus, are used to reinforce the bone graft or to further strengthen the fusion over several vertebral levels. (cure-back-pain.org)
An artificial interbody spinal implant adapted for placement across an intervertebral space formed across the height of a disc space between two adjacent vertebral bodies is disclosed. (google.es)
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the pair of interbody spinal implants includes providing the pair of implants where the junction of the exterior facing side wall and the leading end of each implant is adapted so as not to substantially extend beyond the outer dimensions of the vertebral bodies when inserted within the implantation space. (google.es)
Their use now to promote vertebral fusion is a new and extremely promising area of clinical study," said Jan Nolta, director of the UC Davis Institute for Regenerative Cures, as published in Science Daily . (digitaljournal.com)

Spinal fusion is generally a safe procedure. (mayoclinic.org)
Surgeons perform spinal fusion while you're under general anesthesia so you're unconscious during the procedure. (mayoclinic.org)
If you have a spinal fusion, you'll get general anesthesia before the procedure. (kidshealth.org)
The patient decided to proceed with the Awake Spinal Fusion procedure (Awake TLIF at L5-S1). (spineuniverse.com)
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae are permanently joined into one solid bone with no space between them. (healthline.com)
A spinal fusion procedure may also include a discectomy. (healthline.com)
At that time, spine fusion procedures were done to limit the deformity created by tuberculosis infections, and it was found that not only did the fusion procedure limit the deformity, it also reduced the patient's low back pain as well. (spine-health.com)
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that is performed to provide stability, reduce back pain and eliminate movement by joining together two or more vertebrae in the spine. (memorialhermann.org)
Spinal fusion essentially creates stability in a procedure that mimics the body's natural process of healing a broken bone. (memorialhermann.org)
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to correct problems with the small bones in the spine (vertebrae). (aaos.org)
This procedure involves removing bone and diseased tissues that are putting pressure on spinal nerves. (aaos.org)
A spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that involves creating a bone graft between two vertebrae to fuse them together. (tgh.org)
Spinal fusion is a procedure in which surgeons join two or more vertebrae together in order to stabilize the spine. (laserspineinstitute.com)
When performed as a traditional open spine procedure, spinal fusion is not always effective. (laserspineinstitute.com)
Although the basic procedure is the same, a variety of specialized techniques can be used to do spinal fusion. (uwhealth.org)
There is a sizeable risk of infection , spinal fluid leak or nerve damage during this procedure. (cure-back-pain.org)
Spinal fusion is a procedure where two or more vertebrae are "welded" together to strengthen the spine and prevent motion in areas of pain. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
This decision by Novitas provides further validation that (minimally invasive surgical) SI joint fusion is supported by strong clinical evidence and confirms that the procedure is consistent with generally accepted standards of medical practice in the medical community and is safe and effective," SI-Bone Vice President Michael Mydra said in the statement. (fiercebiotech.com)
You should report any spinal graft code only once per procedure, regardless of how many areas the surgeon treats with that same type of graft. (aapc.com)
According to the 2009 National Physician Fee Schedule Relative Value File, you may not append modifier 50 Bilateral procedure , or modifiers 62 Two surgeons , 80 Assistant surgeon , 81 Minimum assistant surgeon or 82 Assistant surgeon (when qualified resident surgeon not available) to spinal graft codes 20930-20938. (aapc.com)

Spinal fusion is most commonly performed to relieve the pain and pressure on the spinal cord that results when a disc (cartilage between two vertebrae) wears out ( degenerative disc disease ). (wikipedia.org)
The most common cause of pressure on the spinal cord/nerves is degenerative disc disease. (wikipedia.org)
Degenerative disc disease, which is often painful, often responds to non-operative treatments, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), spinal injection therapies , and organized physical therapy . (spineuniverse.com)
Since then, spine fusion procedures have had variable popularity for the treatment of pain from lumbar degenerative disc disease and remain somewhat controversial in the medical community. (spine-health.com)
Unfortunately, spinal fusion alters the way the spine moves and may promote degenerative changes as well. (healthcentral.com)
Spinal fusion is used to correct instability and limited motion in the spine between two vertebrae, usually caused by a degenerative spine condition. (laserspineinstitute.com)
In general, studies do not show a clear difference between spinal fusion and intense rehabilitation for treating chronic low back pain from degenerative changes in the spine. (uwhealth.org)
Spinal fusions most often involve people over 40 who end up with painful degenerative diseases of the spine as they age. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
Cervical disc replacement offers an alternative to spinal fusion for patients suffering from the symptoms of degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine. (gwhospital.com)

During spinal fusion, your surgeon places bone or a bonelike material within the space between two spinal vertebrae. (mayoclinic.org)
If you decide to proceed with spinal fusion, ask your surgeon what approach would be best for you. (mayoclinic.org)
The technique your surgeon uses depends on the location of the vertebrae to be fused, the reason for the spinal fusion, and in some instances, your general health and body shape. (mayoclinic.org)
My spine surgeon told me I need a fusion. (spineuniverse.com)
Deformity is the most common reason why a spine surgeon recommends multilevel spinal fusion. (spineuniverse.com)
If you're having a cervical fusion, your surgeon will often make a small incision in the horizontal fold of the front of your neck to expose the cervical spine. (healthline.com)
When a surgeon performs a Gill lamenectomy, will they go in to another level of the spine, e.g. cervical, thoracic, and do a fusion while they are doing so. (aapc.com)
Is the lumbar fusion something your surgeon has offered as an option? (healingwell.com)
To access the spinal bones, the surgeon must move muscles and nerves out of the way. (denverhealth.org)
Part of the spinal bone covering the spinal column, called the lamina, may be removed so the surgeon can access the area between the vertebra. (denverhealth.org)
During a spinal fusion, your surgeon locks together (fuses) some of the bones in your spine. (stdom.com)
The method chosen will depend on a number of things, including the child's age, spinal maturity, the location and severity of the curve, the clinical opinion of the surgeon, and the preference of the child and parents. (uwhealth.org)
Variations in patient-reported outcomes [PROs] across hospitals and surgeons were mainly driven by differences in patient populations undergoing lumbar fusion, suggesting that PROs may not be useful indicators of hospital or surgeon quality," according to the report by David R. Flum, MD, MPH, of University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues. (newswise.com)
The effects of hospital and surgeon were larger among patients with a lower chance of improvement after spinal fusion, based on known risk factors. (newswise.com)
Fusion was associated with longer operating time, longer hospital stay and was more expensive than decompression alone," said lead researcher Dr. Peter Forsth, an orthopedic surgeon with the Stockholm Spine Center. (health.com)
Once the lung is aside the surgeon removes the amount of discs needed for the fusion. (wikipedia.org)

[3] Pressure on the nerves as they exit the spinal cord ( radiculopathy ) causes pain in the area where the nerves originated (leg for lumbar pathology, arm for cervical pathology). (wikipedia.org)
3. The instrument of claim 1 wherein the cutting tool comprises a collar surrounding a cutting element and wherein said opening has a width smaller than a width of the collar to prevent said cutting element from contact with the spinal cord. (google.ca)
The global spine market is expected to grow in future due to increasing cases of spinal cord injury, increasing ageing population. (slideshare.net)
Spine houses a spinal canal which protects the spinal cord by enclosing it. (slideshare.net)
Spinal cord is a thin and long tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells. (slideshare.net)
The global spine market is expected to grow in future due to increasing cases of spinal cord injury, increasing ageing population and obese population, rise in healthcare expenditure, increasing disposable income and rapid urbanization. (slideshare.net)
b) Axial T2-weighted image of the L2/3 level (upper) and L3 vertebra level (lower) showing a hernia (arrow) compressing the spinal cord posterolaterally. (hindawi.com)
After an injury, to stabilize the neck and prevent a bone fracture from causing instability or damage to the spinal cord , which may result in paralysis . (healthwise.net)
Nerve or spinal cord injury. (healthwise.net)
The adult spine is a column of 33 bones that protects the spinal cord and enables us to stand upright. (ustoo.org)
The vertebrae are the bones that make up the spinal column, which surrounds and protects the spinal cord. (mountsinai.org)
Nerves from the spinal cord exit the spinal column between each vertebra. (mountsinai.org)
What is spinal cord monitoring? (chkd.org)
These electrodes monitor the brain's ability to send and receive messages from the spinal cord and nerves. (chkd.org)
This is done slowly as to not aggravate the spinal cord. (wikipedia.org)

Spinal weakness or instability. (mayoclinic.org)
Per the definition I was reading they usually do a fusion to prevent late instability. (aapc.com)
Fusion is used to correct general and idiopathic spinal instability . (cure-back-pain.org)

Are vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty used to treat spinal compression fractures? (webmd.com)
Are graft techniques used to treat spinal compression fractures? (webmd.com)
Further complicating the issue is that spinal fractures often occur with only mild, or even indiscernible, pain. (ustoo.org)
Spinal fusion was first used to treat fractures or other problems. (uwhealth.org)

Herniated disc pressing on spinal nerves. (wikipedia.org)
Spinal nerves exit the spine between the vertebrae. (denverhealth.org)
The theory behind this practice is that nerves are being affected by movement in particular spinal levels, so by stopping all intervertebral motion, the pain will hopefully resolve. (cure-back-pain.org)
The upshot of the two clinical trials is that spinal fusion should not be used to treat every person with pinched nerves in their lower back, Ghogawala said. (health.com)
A combination of those processes narrows the area of the spinal canal, where the nerves live, and those nerves that get crowded and compressed can cause pain," Ghogawala said. (health.com)

According to MayoClinic.com, the operation is performed by fusing two spinal vertebrae together using a bone graph taken from the body. (livestrong.com)
This fusion prevents further deformity from occurring in the spine by fusing the vertebrae together and eliminating motion in the spine. (stdom.com)

An improved prosthetic implant for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a spinal column. (google.com)
A spinal implant (10) is disclosed which when placed within the spinal disc space stabilizes that spinal segment and materially participates in, and is incorporated in the ensuing fusion. (google.ca)
18. The driver member of claim 17 in which said irregular end comprises an extended portion for fitting within a depressed portion of a spinal implant. (google.ca)
19. A spinal implant comprising a generally rectangular ember having a dimension of less than the width of a disc space, whereby a plurality of said implants of different widths have a width of the size of a disc space. (google.ca)
The XLIF is a type of interbody fusion , which is a category of fusion in which the disc in the front of the spine is removed and replaced with an implant containing a bone graft to set up the condition for the two vertebrae to fuse together through the disc space. (spine-health.com)
An external thread is employed to increase implant stability and implant surface area, and for the purpose of advancing the spinal fusion implant into the fusion. (google.com)
The spinal fusion implants of the present invention may have wells extending into the material of the implant from the surface for the purpose of holding fusion promoting materials and to provide for areas of bone ingrowth fixation. (google.com)
5. The spinal fusion implant of claim 1 , wherein each of said opposed portions comprises an interior surface, said interior surfaces being spaced apart to define a hollow interior in communication with said openings. (google.com)
6. The spinal fusion implant of claim 5 , wherein said implant includes an access opening for accessing said hollow interior. (google.com)
7. The spinal fusion implant of claim 6 , wherein said access opening is configured to permit introduction of a fusion promoting substance into said hollow interior. (google.com)
8. The spinal fusion implant of claim 6 , further comprising a cap for closing said access opening. (google.com)
9. The spinal fusion implant of claim 1 , wherein said body has a second truncated side opposite to said one truncated side. (google.com)
10. The spinal fusion implant of claim 1 , further in combination with a fusion promoting substance. (google.com)
11. The spinal fusion implant of claim 10 , wherein said fusion promoting substance is bone morphogenetic protein. (google.com)
12. The spinal fusion implant of claim 10 , wherein said fusion promoting substance includes hydroxyapatite. (google.com)
13. The spinal fusion implant of claim 10 , wherein said fusion promoting substance includes hydroxyapatite tricalcium phosphate. (google.com)
A spinal fusion removes the damaged disc or vertebra in the spine and replaces it with an implant or bone graft to stabilize that portion of the spine. (laserspineinstitute.com)
Novitas joins Palmetto as the second Part A/B MAC (out of 8) to offer coverage of the implant for fusion of the sacroiliac joint, which connects the pelvis to the lowest part of the spine, SI-Bone said in a statement. (fiercebiotech.com)
The money followed a promising implant, for the number of spinal fusion therapies increased 70% between 2001 and 2011 to 488,300, according to the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality . (fiercebiotech.com)
The study authors noted that PEEK has been widely used as an implant material for spinal fusion because of its good mechanical properties, low density, and good chemical resistance. (mddionline.com)
in fact, many past studies have shown that titanium implants demonstrate good bone-to-implant contact and osteogenic properties during fusion processes. (mddionline.com)
5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the providing the pair of interbody spinal implants includes providing the implant with the first distance being less than the third distance. (google.es)

In general, spinal fusion is performed to decompress and stabilize the spine. (wikipedia.org)
Spinal fusion may be used to stabilize the spine after removal of a damaged (herniated) disk. (mayoclinic.org)
An alternative to the traditional fusion treatment, Dynesys is a spinal system that uses flexible materials to stabilize the spine. (gwhospital.com)

Spinal fusion can be used to treat a variety of conditions affecting any level of the spine- lumbar , cervical and thoracic . (wikipedia.org)
Lumbar and cervical spinal fusions are more commonly performed than thoracic fusions. (wikipedia.org)
24,000 thoracic fusions and 157,000 cervical fusions are performed each year. (wikipedia.org)
Fusion of the thoracic spine helps maintain flexibility as most bending is done with the lumbar spine and hips. (muhealth.org)
When the fusion is done in the thoracic (chest) section, there is no significant change in flexibility since that region of the spine naturally has little range of motion. (chkd.org)
Minimally-invasive thoracic spinal fusion is one of the newest[when? (wikipedia.org)
Also, minimally invasive spinal fusions are almost always only done in the thoracic region. (wikipedia.org)
Unlike other spinal fusions, with a minimally invasive thoracic spinal fusion only about 10 percent of mobility is lost. (wikipedia.org)

Spinal fusion , also called spondylodesis or spondylosyndesis , is a neurosurgical or orthopedic surgical technique that joins two or more vertebrae . (wikipedia.org)
Spinal fusion is most often done along with other surgical procedures of the spine. (medlineplus.gov)
There is little to no evidence that two surgical procedures used to fuse crumbled vertebrae following a spinal fracture caused by osteoporosis reduce pain for patients any better than non-surgical or placebo procedures, according to a new report from a global task force of bone health experts published today in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. (news-medical.net)
Spinal fusion is a surgical technique in which one or more vertebrae are fused together to stop the motion between them. (medlineplus.gov)
Typically, the preparation for spinal fusion is like other surgical procedures. (healthline.com)
Spinal fusion is performed in the surgical department of a hospital. (healthline.com)
The U.S. is likely to experience further growth of spine market with technological advancements in surgical devices, growing cases of spinal diseases in older populace and rising adoption of spinal fusion. (slideshare.net)
Our experts have created the very first Spinal Fusion Surgical Home to streamline care and facilitate faster recovery. (childrensnational.org)
If you have a spinal fracture that has not been diagnosed or has been treated without surgical intervention, be advised that the bone usually heals in its fractured position. (ustoo.org)
The study measured the impact of a new spinal fusion surgical home pathway that delivers coordinated, comprehensive care for every patient without increasing costs. (eurekalert.org)
Fusion is one of the most widely used surgical techniques on the spine, regardless of the diagnosed source of pain. (cure-back-pain.org)
Even if spinal fusion is your only option, make sure to research the best surgical technique for your individual needs. (cure-back-pain.org)
But the variation is greatly decreased after accounting for patient and surgical factors - "suggesting that patient characteristics are the main drivers of variability in functional response among lumbar fusion patients," Dr. Flum and colleagues write. (newswise.com)

Awake spinal fusion has become our preferred treatment choice for patients who need to undergo 1-level spinal fusion. (spineuniverse.com)
Most patients remain in the hospital for two to four days, depending upon the extent of the spinal fusion. (memorialhermann.org)
After a fusion of this type, patients usually have to wear a brace as their spine heals. (childrenshospital.org)
Many patients mistakenly attribute the pain of a spinal fracture to a muscle strain or 'bad back. (ustoo.org)
The goal of this pilot study is to test whether measurement of bone mineral density, bone volume, or bone mass at the annulus fibrosis of lumbar disc spaces by computed tomography (CT) can provide a reliable, valid, and sensitive measure of spinal fusion in patients with AS. (clinicaltrials.gov)
The purpose of spinal fusion is to relieve the pain that patients experience from spine conditions that affect the movement and stability between two vertebrae. (laserspineinstitute.com)
Many patients view spinal fusion as a last resort treatment, which can be an overwhelming thought. (laserspineinstitute.com)
No longer is highly invasive traditional spinal fusion the only option for patients. (laserspineinstitute.com)
Due to the highly invasive nature of traditional open back fusion, patients have an increased risk of infection and excessive blood loss. (laserspineinstitute.com)
At Laser Spine Institute, we believe that patients should have access to a safer and effective alternative to traditional open back fusion. (laserspineinstitute.com)
It is the longest follow-up study on spinal tethering patients done to date. (rchsd.org)
Despite most patients having some remaining skeletal growth at the time of review, the results demonstrate that at mid-term follow-up, ASGT showed a powerful, but variable, ability to modulate spinal growth and did so with little perioperative and early postoperative risk. (rchsd.org)
Fusion was avoided for 13 of the 17 patients. (rchsd.org)
Some patients wind up worse off after fusion. (cure-back-pain.org)
The patients were enrolled in a statewide quality improvement collaborative called Spine COAP ( https://www.qualityhealth.org/spinecoap/ ), which included about three-fourths of all spinal fusion procedures performed in Washington State. (newswise.com)
One year after spinal fusion, 58.7 percent of patients rated themselves as having improved functioning, based on at least a 15-point reduction (out of 100) on the ODI. (newswise.com)
The authors have developed a "PRO prediction tool" to help predict which patients are more or less likely have improved function and decreased disability after lumbar spinal fusion. (newswise.com)
For example, selecting patients more likely to have favorable outcomes would increase the success rate of spinal fusion - but would greatly reduce the volume of procedures performed. (newswise.com)
Unfortunately, these data suggest that if surgeons want to increase the response rate by avoiding operation on patients with less than 50 percent chance of improvement, they may need to stop operating on around 60 percent of the patients they usually perform fusions on. (newswise.com)
Drs. Riesenburger and Kryzanski, along with anesthesiology colleague, Adriana Desilier, MD tested the effectiveness of the injections on pain control using 74 patients - half who received the drug with their spinal fusion and half who did not. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
However, certain patients would do better with a spinal fusion, the other clinical trial concludes. (health.com)
What our study did was, we focused entirely on patients who had a malalignment of their spine, and we found they had better outcomes with spinal fusion. (health.com)
Twenty‐seven (65.9±7.2 yrs) and thirty‐three (68.5±6.9 yrs) patients of DLS who underwent long fusion including sacrum with and without iliac fixation were retrospectively selected for groups of iliac fixation (ILF) and non‐iliac fixation (Non‐ILF), respectively. (lww.com)
Long spinal fusion increased PI with restoring LL and T9O and without changing PT in patients with DLS when performing spinal fusion with or without iliac fixation. (lww.com)
Our Anterior spinal fusion patients length or stay can also be unique to each patient. (chkd.org)

Spinal fusion involves multiple steps beyond those described by arthrodesis codes 22532-22632, including bone grafting (20930-20938) and instrumentation placement (22840-22851). (aapc.com)

Spinal fusion is usually needed when a curvature reaches 40 degrees. (wikipedia.org)

There are several different types of spinal fusions based on factors, such as the part of the spine involved, placement of the incisions, and the parts of the vertebra that are initially fused. (denverhealth.org)
A spinal fusion removes damaged tissue and locks the two vertebra in place to prevent irritation of the spinal nerve between the vertebrae. (denverhealth.org)
Interbody fusion uses the surfaces in between the vertebra for fusion. (denverhealth.org)

There are many types of spinal fusion and each technique involves using bone grafting -either from the patient ( autograft ), donor ( allograft ), or artificial bone substitutes-to help the bones heal together. (wikipedia.org)
Spinal fusion involves techniques designed to mimic the normal healing process of broken bones. (mayoclinic.org)
Spine surgeons may use implants to hold the spine in the proper position while the bones heal together (called fusion , bones fuse ). (spineuniverse.com)
A spinal fracture occurs when one of the bones in the spinal column breaks. (ustoo.org)
The bones in your spinal column are different than the bones elsewhere in your skeleton. (ustoo.org)
Although you can't feel your bones getting weaker, you might feel a spinal fracture when it occurs. (ustoo.org)
Spinal fusion permanently joins two or more bones in the spine, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. (health.com)
The fusion is done with bone grafts, using rods, screws or plates to keep the spinal bones from shifting until the grafts are healed. (health.com)

Rheumatoid arthritis (auto-immune arthritis) has a lower rate of successful bone graft fusion than osteoarthritis (wear and tear, age related). (healingwell.com)
The Infuse product that was approved by the FDA in 2002 consists of a tapered, metallic fusion cage that looks like a thimble and the Infuse bone graft substitute. (medpagetoday.com)
Spinal fusion involves using spinal instrumentation and bone graft to fuse together two or more adjacent vertebrae. (healthcentral.com)
All spinal fusions use some type of bone material, called a bone graft, to help promote the fusion. (aaos.org)
Illustration of a posterolateral lumbar fusion (PLF) shows bone graft material placed over the transverse processes of the vertebrae. (aaos.org)
Graft Materials and Biologics for Spinal Interbody Fusion" Biomedicines 7, no. 4: 75. (mdpi.com)
These three questions help you easily discern among the spinal bone graft codes. (aapc.com)
Note that all spinal bone grafting codes 20930-20938 include graft shaping or preparation, when required, and all autograft codes include graft harvesting. (aapc.com)
CPT ® designates spinal bone graft codes as modifier 51 Multiple procedures exempt , meaning they should be paid at the full fee schedule amount when reported as additional procedures. (aapc.com)

Often spinal fusion is needed to keep the spine stable after injury, infection, or a tumor. (healthwise.net)
For instance, Laser Spine Institute offers minimally invasive spine fusion options that can treat the spine condition with fewer risks of infection and a shorter recovery time^ than traditional open back fusion. (laserspineinstitute.com)

I had an anterior incision for a two level lumbar disc fusion with corpectomy. (healthboards.com)
This is called an anterior approach and requires an incision in the lower abdomen for a lumbar fusion or in the front of the neck for a cervical fusion. (aaos.org)
Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)-the incision is made from the side. (portsmouthhospital.com)
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)-the incision is made in the lower abdomen. (portsmouthhospital.com)

Spinal fusion permanently connects two or more vertebrae in your spine to improve stability, correct a deformity or reduce pain. (mayoclinic.org)
Each additional fracture increases the spinal deformity. (ustoo.org)

[8] Lumbar fusions are the most common type of fusion performed ~ 210,000 per year. (wikipedia.org)
The related costs are staggering: In 2003 Medicare spent more than $1 billion on lumbar fusions. (consumerreports.org)

either a L5-S1 revision laminectomy or transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF). (spineuniverse.com)
Anytime a gill laminectomy was performed that I've coded, it's always included a fusion. (aapc.com)
Fusion is often added to laminectomy or discectomy to repair the damage of an operation targeting degenerated or herniated discs . (cure-back-pain.org)

Methods that are more sensitive to changes in the extent of spinal fusion than plain radiographs are needed to test if any treatments can slow or halt spinal fusion in AS. (clinicaltrials.gov)
If you are suffering from spine, neck, and back pain and earlier treatments haven't helped, you may want to talk to your doctor about spinal fusion. (utah.edu)

Sudden and severe pain, out of proportion to the activity at hand, is a hallmark sign of a spinal fracture. (ustoo.org)
Just one spinal fracture that remains deformed shortens the spine and pushes it forward, adversely affecting spinal alignment. (ustoo.org)

On the initial lumbar MRI taken prior to the fusion operation, severe degeneration was seen in the L1/2, L3/4, and L4/5 discs (Figure 2 ). (hindawi.com)
What is a spinal fusion of L4-L5 discs? (reference.com)
The intervertbral discs are soft tissues that sit between each vertebrae and act as cusions between vertebrae, and absorb energy while the spinal column flexes, extends, and twists. (mountsinai.org)
Spinal fusion is when the discs of the spine are removed and replaced with donor bone. (wikipedia.org)

Spinal fusion segment has witnessed significant growth in the spine market because of increased cases of severe lumber and cervical disorders. (slideshare.net)
Sagittal T2-weighted magnetic resonance image before the spinal fusion operation showing severe disc degeneration (arrowhead) at the L1/2, L3/4, and L4/5 levels. (hindawi.com)
The Fusion didn't take for me and I still live in pain everyday, severe pain. (patientslikeme.com)
Spinal fusion may be recommended when severe neck and back pain with motion is not resolved by more conservative therapies such as physical therapy and medication. (memorialhermann.org)
A very young child who has a severe spinal curve(s). (uwhealth.org)
Fusion can be used in the correction of severe lordosis and kyphosis abnormalities. (cure-back-pain.org)
In severe cases, repair of this disorder requires spinal fusion. (blausen.com)

One trial showed that fusion gave better clinical outcomes than conventional physiotherapy, and the other showed that fusion was no better than a modern exercise and rehabilitation program. (medhelp.org)
There were 8 trials that showed that instrumented fusion produces a higher fusion rate, but any improvement in clinical outcomes is probably marginal. (medhelp.org)
In the final analysis, there were "no detectable statistical differences" in the outcomes of spinal fusion among hospitals or surgeons. (newswise.com)
Yet, a need still exists to examine how these interbody fusion materials can be most effectively used for spinal fusion, given the mixed results of previous studies with minimal evidence for better clinical and radiographic outcomes were found for a variety of cage materials. (mddionline.com)

It also does not require removal of any bone covering the spinal column. (portsmouthhospital.com)

Spine fusion devices are categorized into thoracolumbar devices, cervical fixation devices, and interbody fusion devices. (prnewswire.com)
In addition, the interbody fusion devices segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period. (prnewswire.com)
The interbody fusion devices segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6%, owing to the ability to conduct spinal fusion with less post-operative discomfort. (prnewswire.com)
The non-bone interbody fusion devices segment accounted for more than two-thirds share of the global interbody fusion devices market in 2015. (prnewswire.com)
Based on product, the market is segmented into thoracolumbar devices, cervical fusion devices, and interbody fusion devices. (openpr.com)
However, the interbody fusion devices segment is projected to manifest the fastest CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period. (openpr.com)
The interbody fusion devices segment is further divided into non-bone interbody fusion devices and bone interbody fusion devices. (openpr.com)

Other types of interbody fusion commonly used to treat lumbar spinal problems include ALIF, PLIF and TLIF, each with its own set of potential advantages and disadvantages. (spine-health.com)
A spinal fusion is most commonly completed in the lower back (lumbar spine), where the spine endures the most pressure, but may also be performed on other parts of the spine. (tgh.org)
During the course of this past year, Stanford orthopedist Eugene Carragee , MD, and his colleagues have done an extensive review of the data on a commonly used spinal fusion product and have found it causes vastly more complications than reported in early industry-sponsored studies. (stanford.edu)

Although cervical spinal fusion stiffens part of the neck, this does not reduce neck flexibility for most people. (healthwise.net)
Lumbar and cervical spinal fusion have been performed for decades. (aaos.org)

The study is the first of its kind to show that the benefits of this unique care pathway, which was mapped and designed at Children's National using the Six Sigma LEAN process, are sustainable and repeatable over a longer period of time, and have been maintained longer than any other pediatric spinal fusion care model to date. (eurekalert.org)

These kids may need a spinal fusion to straighten the curve as much as possible and stop it from getting worse. (kidshealth.org)
In that case, a spinal fusion might be needed to straighten the curve as much as possible and stop it from getting worse. (kidshealth.org)

From 2001 and 2011, spinal fusions increased by 70 percent in the United States. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)

Several different methods of spinal fusion can be used, depending upon the severity of the patient's condition, the precise location of the pain and the number of vertebrae that need to be fused. (memorialhermann.org)

Cervical fusion takes place if the pain is located in the neck and lumbar fusion if pain is located in the lower back. (stdom.com)
Fusion seems to be the great universal solution for all manner of back and neck pain issues. (cure-back-pain.org)

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 . (wikipedia.org)
Is awake spine fusion a viable treatment choice in this 48-year-old male? (spineuniverse.com)
I wonder if there is anyone with RA on this forum that has had successful lumbar spine fusion. (healingwell.com)
The recovery time after a lumbar spine fusion can range anywhere from a month to six months, according to MedlinePlus. (reference.com)
Spine fusion devices are used to treat the disorders associated with the spine. (prnewswire.com)

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Support of the anterior column with allografts in tuberculosis of the spine. (1/1725)

Pathological fracture of a lumbar vertebra caused by rheumatoid arthritis--a case report. (2/1725)

Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation for the treatment of severe scoliosis. (3/1725)

Long-term three-dimensional changes of the spine after posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. (4/1725)

Complications of scoliosis surgery in children with myelomeningocele. (5/1725)

Can autologous bone culture predict spinal fusion capacity? (6/1725)

Lumbar intradiscal pressure after posterolateral fusion and pedicle screw fixation. (7/1725)

A new approach to scoliosis. (8/1725)

Spinal Fusion

Spinal Cord

Scoliosis

Lumbar Vertebrae

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal Diseases

Orthopedic Fixation Devices

Bone Transplantation

Membrane Fusion

Spine

Cell Fusion

Pseudarthrosis

Ilium

Spinal Stenosis

Laminectomy

Thoracic Vertebrae

Bone Screws

Recombinant Fusion Proteins

Spondylolisthesis

Kyphosis

Internal Fixators

Bone Substitutes

Ceramics

Sacrum

Injections, Spinal

Spondylosis

Spondylolysis

Intervertebral Disc Displacement

Postoperative Complications

Spinal Nerves

Treatment Outcome

Spinal Cord Diseases

Meningomyelocele

Bone Regeneration

Viral Fusion Proteins

Anesthesia, Spinal

Intervertebral Disc

Gene Fusion

Cervical Vertebrae

Spinal Curvatures

Tuberculosis, Spinal

Spinal Nerve Roots

Spinal Cord Neoplasms

Spinal Canal

Spinal Cord Compression

Prostheses and Implants

Decompression, Surgical

Low Back Pain

Spinal Neoplasms

Osteogenesis

Calcium Phosphates

Hospital Medicine

Oncogene Proteins, Fusion

Spinal Fractures

Pain Measurement

Lumbosacral Region

Cost Allocation

Bone Demineralization Technique

Diskectomy

Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2

Pain, Postoperative

Spondylitis

Titanium

Retrospective Studies

Back Pain

Spinal Injuries

Orthopedic Procedures

Follow-Up Studies

Ketorolac

Reoperation

Muscular Atrophy, Spinal

Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Blood Loss, Surgical

Braces

Electric Stimulation Therapy

Transplantation, Autologous

Disability Evaluation

Spinal Cord Ischemia

Ganglia, Spinal

Surgical Wound Infection