Spinal fusion is a procedure where two or more vertebrae are fused together surgically. As a permanent solution to a back problem, this eliminates movement in the back’s affected area. According to the Mayo Clinic, if a patient’s spine pain and symptoms are caused by shifting between segments of their vertebrae, spinal fusion surgery may alleviate their problem.
These procedures, however, are severe and require months of rehabilitation. Usually, patients obtain medical care for a spinal injury in a step-by-step manner, starting with physical therapy which is the least intrusive treatment. If their current medical care is not helping them, medical...
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