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Spinal fusion, also known as spondylosyndesis is a surgical technique used to combine two or more vertebrae. Supplementary bone tissue (either autograft or allograft) is used in conjunction with the body's natural osteoblastic processes. This procedure is used primarily to eliminate the pain caused by abnormal motion o... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

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Condition Members Success
Scoliosis
21
90%
Back Pain
11
64%
Chronic Pain
5
100%
Sciatica
1
100%
Arthritis
1
0%
Overall, 83% (41 Members) find Spinal Fusion helpful
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Spinal Fusion Reviews

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Too Soon To Tell
procedure done in July 2007 - ask me if you want details
Too Soon To Tell
I just had my surgery on June 4th. Recovery is difficult and long but I'm trying to be positive.
Considering
Have to do something about the chronic back pain.
Not Working
The doctors consider it to be a failed surgery and there is now no surgery to fix all the scar tissue that is left after all the surgeries
Not Working
Successful surgery although very painful. Currently in physical therapy for piriformis syndrome and sciatica of my lefy leg. I feel great except for this.
Not Working
L4-S1 fusion.calcium block that replaced disc ate away vertebre.2nd surgery to remove hardware for some relief.narcotics, narcotics!!!
Not Working
My surgery was very tough but I survived..there were moments I questioned that and wanted to die but I made it through!!
Not Working
I was doing well for about 4 months post surgery, and now the pain is back worse that my presurgical condition.
Working / Worked
Working / Worked
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