The gold standard for spinal stabilization when motion preservation isn't appropriate - providing permanent stability for instability, deformity, and complex spine conditions.
Spinal fusion permanently joins two or more vertebrae to eliminate painful motion and provide stability. While it sacrifices motion at the fused levels, fusion remains the most reliable treatment for conditions involving instability, deformity, or when motion preservation is unsafe.
Modern fusion techniques focus on achieving solid arthrodesis while minimizing adjacent level stress through proper alignment restoration and selective level inclusion.
Eliminates abnormal motion and provides lasting stability
Restores proper spinal alignment and balance
Decades of successful outcomes for complex conditions
Conditions where stability takes priority over motion preservation
Multiple approaches to achieve solid fusion and optimal alignment
Anterior approach allows direct access to the disc space for interbody fusion, providing excellent lordosis restoration and load sharing.
Posterior approach through the back muscles, allowing direct visualization of neural elements and placement of pedicle screws for rigid fixation.
Gradual return to activity as fusion consolidates - patience is key to success
Pain management, gentle mobilization, wound healing, and activity restrictions
Physical therapy, gradual activity increase, return to light work, and driving clearance
Bone healing progress, increased activity, return to full work, and strengthening focus
Determine if spinal fusion is the right solution for your condition with expert evaluation.