Spinal Fusion Surgery

This surgery uses screws and spacers to lock unstable vertebrae firmly in place.

What You'll Learn

• What fusion surgery does
• When fusion is necessary
• What the clinical guidelines recommend (evidence)
• Types of fusion (from the back, from the side, from the front)
• Minimally invasive fusion (MIS / MISt)
• How fusion compares to decompression alone
• Risks and complications
• Frequently asked questions