Posts Tagged ‘fuse two vertebrae together’
Cervical Fusion: Spinal Fusion Surgery of the Neck
October 26th, 2017 by Lauren
What is Cervical Fusion? Cervical fusion is a type of spinal fusion surgery. As with a lumbar spinal fusion, a cervical fusion involves “fusing” (or joining) bones together. Joint pain in any part of the body can be a result of injury, arthritis, inflammation, bone spurs, normal aging of the joint’s components, etc. Often, this […]
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The What, Why and How of Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery
October 19th, 2017 by Lauren
Over 85% of our patients here at Saratoga Spine do not need surgery. However, if NSAID’s, exercise, physical therapy and other treatments are not offering a patient relief, surgery may be recommended. In this article we’ll review one such surgical treatment option, Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery. Why Do you Need a Lumbar Spinal Fusion? Spinal fusion […]
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LIFE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SURGERY
November 14th, 2016 by Lauren
The idea of having surgery can be frightening for anyone, no matter what age. Some individuals assume that they will be unable to participate in many activities post surgery. However, dozens of famous athletes have proven this statement wrong and have thrived following the conclusion of their back/neck related surgeries. For instance, in more recent […]
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