Anterior Posterior spinal fusion
Description
A type of lumbar fusion. A lumbar fusion is the locking together (fusing) of multiple spinal vertebrae of the back to help relieve the pressure placed on the nerves from movement of the spine. The surgeon performs a both anterior and posterior fusion. The surgery is done to relieve the pain and numbness caused by herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and arthritis. Hardware is often used to stabilize the spine.
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Common Complications
Complications include: vertebrae failing to fuse, hardware failure, bone graft migration, nerve damage or persistent pain. All surgery comes with the risk of infection and blood clots. General anesthesia runs the risk of allergic reactions or breathing problems.
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