Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that fuses (attaches) two or more vertebrae together. It’s usually done to reduce pain and improve the stability of the spine. While it can be a helpful procedure ...

Recovery from spinal fusion surgery is a lengthy process that involves wound healing and rehabilitation. The duration may vary significantly depending on a person’s situation. Spinal fusion is a ...

Common types of spine surgery include laminectomy, vertebroplasty, and spinal fusion. Certain procedures are better suited for certain types of damage. There are many types of spine surgery, but most ...

Over 400,000 spinal fusion surgeries are performed annually in the United States and as the population ages, that number is expected to rise. The goal of many spinal fusion surgeries is to reduce or ...

Spinal fusion has long been “the gold standard” in spine surgery, but motion-preserving techniques have become more attractive to physicians and patients in recent years. Spine surgeons discuss how ...

A civil engineer at the University of Pittsburgh is applying his expertise in bridges and infrastructure to develop new materials that better treat spinal injury, repair, and recovery. Amir Alavi’s ...

Patients with diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, or coronary artery disease have a higher risk of UTIs post-spinal fusion for deformities. The study focused on posterior fusion procedures, ...

The desire for a minimally invasive technique to restore intervertebral disc height for indirect decompression and sagittal and coronal alignment while preserving posterior structures resulted in ...

People often experience muscle pain after spinal fusion surgery due to the surgical techniques involved. However, different techniques can cause less pain, and medications can help reduce the effects ...