Long-Term Risks of Spinal Fusion

What Symptoms May Develop?

Many people with adjacent segment changes never develop symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they may include:

• Back or lower back pain
• New leg numbness or pain (from new nerve compression)
• Shorter walking distance
• Rarely, bladder or bowel problems (in severe cases)

In essence, symptoms similar to those you had before your original surgery may reappear.