Spinal Fusion Recovery is Long and Can be Painful

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Spinal Fusion Recovery is Long and Can be Painful

Spinal fusion recovery can often be a slow and arduous process. Like other open-back and neck surgeries, spinal fusion is an extremely invasive operation that is usually reserved for patients whose painful symptoms have not responded to non-surgical, conservative treatment. Spinal fusion is often recommended when a patient is suffering from a herniated disc or other condition that causes nerve compression and requires removing part of a vertebra.

Most commonly performed in the lumbar spine segment in the lower back, spinal fusion is a procedure in which an orthopedic surgeon joins two vertebrae together to stabilize the spine and alleviate pain from nerve compression. During this operation, the surgeon gains access to the spine through a large incision in the back, removes the intervertebral disc or tissue that is causing the problem, and fuses the bones together. Following the surgery, the patient will need many weeks or even months of recuperation.

Spinal fusion recovery can be a difficult process because:

As with any major surgery, there is a risk for scar tissue buildup, hemorrhaging, and infection.
Grafts and hardware can be rejected.
Fusing together vertebrae can result in a permanent loss of flexibility in part of the spine.
A fusion at one spinal level can result in the transfer of pain to another segment.
Lengthy physical therapy and rehabilitation is required to get back on your feet.
There is always a risk of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, which is when your symptoms return.

Rather than struggle with spinal fusion recovery, consider a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure from Laser Spine Institute (LSI) instead. Our gentle procedures alleviate many of the sources of back and neck pain, including herniated discs, osteoarthritis, facet disease, and more, without the risk of spinal fusion. To learn more about our state-of-the-art, laser-guided procedures and the risks associated with spinal fusion recovery, contact LSI today.

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