Research Notes on Spine Fusion
Spinal fusion, also known as spondylosyndesis, is a surgical technique used to combine two or more vertebrae. Supplementary bone tissue (either autograft or allograft) is used in conjunction with the body's natural osteoblastic processes. This procedure is used primarily to eliminate the pain caused by abnormal motion of the vertebrae by immobilizing the vertebrae themselves. ...more from Wikipedia
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Top Resources on Spine Fusion
- Spine Health: Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery
- About.com: Spine Fusion Surgery
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons: Spinal Fusion
- Mayo Clinic: Spinal Fusion Information
- Spine Health: Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery
- Spine Universe: What Should I Know About Lumbar Spinal Fusion?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Spinal Fusion Description
- MedicineNet: Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Research Notes References
- ↑ Spine Health: Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery
- ↑ About.com: Spine Fusion Surgery
- ↑ American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons: Spinal Fusion
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