Spinal Fusion Surgery

A spinal fusion surgery is planned to stop the motion at a tender vertebral segment, which in turn should decrease pain generated from the joint. Lumbar spinal fusion is surgery to join, or fuse, two or more vertebrae in the low back. Spinal fusion is main surgery, usually durable for several hours.

Success Rate Studies indicate that the patient's pain is improved 60% to 70% after TLIF( transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion) spinal fusion surgery and approximately 80% of patients go through TLIF( transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion) spinal fusion surgery are satisfied with the surgical result.

Care:
  • After a spine fusion surgery, it takes 3 months for the fusion to successfully set up and accomplish its initial maturity.
  • During first three months, it is essential to avoid activities that may place the bone graft at risk.
  • Due to which , surgeons will usually constrain activities that involve lifting, twisting or bending the lower back, or vigorous activities.