Spinal Fusion

1-2 Weeks After ACDF Surgery: Focus on rest, light activity, and follow post-op care to support your recovery.

During the 3 to 12 weeks post-ACDF surgery, gradually escalate activity and monitor symptoms for ongoing recovery.

After ACDF surgery, focus on gentle neck movements and pain management while avoiding strenuous activities for a smoother recovery.

ACDF surgery removes a damaged cervical disc and fuses adjacent vertebrae to alleviate neck pain and nerve symptoms.

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion relieve neck pain and nerve symptoms by removing a damaged disc and fusing adjacent vertebrae.

Prevent or manage constipation after ACDF with hydration, fiber, and prescribed medications.

Post-ACDF, prioritize mental health care to cope with challenges and support recovery effectively.

Post-ACDF, temporary speaking difficulties may occur, requiring patience and gradual improvement.

Post-ACDF, expect swallowing difficulties; temporary and managed with care.

Allograft bone is real bone tissue sourced from either living or deceased donors.

An anterior/posterior lumbar fusion procedure fuses both the front and back of the spine, provides a high degree of stability for the spine, and creates a large surface area for bone fusion to occur.

Anterior cervical decompression and fusion treats cervical spondylosis with myelopathy, relieving spinal cord compression.

Anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgically address spinal issues, improving stability and relieving compression.

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) complications may include dysphagia, nerve damage, infection, and fusion issues.

ALIF surgery involves accessing the spine from the front to remove damaged discs and stabilize with a graft or implant.

An autograft is a portion of bone transplanted from one part of a patient’s body to another.

A bone graft is real bone or bone-like tissue that is added between two vertebrae to help them fuse into a single bony bridge.

Synthetic bone graft substitutes are man-made alternatives to real bone tissue. They allow for bone growth on their surface, and then they are resorbed by the body.

XLIF surgery is a minimally invasive technique for lumbar spinal fusion, alleviating lower back problems.

External bone growth stimulation devices are worn outside the skin and do not require surgical implantation or extraction.

Uncover the common reasons behind failed spinal fusion surgery, including factors like type of surgical technique, implant failure, and inadequate healing.

After ACDF surgery, hospital care involves managing pain and ensuring the patient's comfort and safety.

Hospital care post-spinal fusion surgery (2 to 4 days) include pain management, mobility exercises, and monitoring.

An electrical bone growth stimulator is a supplemental form of therapy for spinal fusion surgery. This article describes how they work and pro's and con's.

Neck mobility varies after fusion surgery, but some restriction is common. Consult your surgeon for specific expectations.

Sacroiliac joint fusion involves stabilizing the joint surgically, reducing pain and discomfort.

Interbody cages are used in spine fusion to maintain disc height and promote bone growth between vertebrae, ensuring stability.

An internal bone growth stimulator is implanted at the time of the spinal fusion surgery.

Lumbar spinal fusion stops the motion at a painful vertebral segment in the low back. The surgery helps improve spinal stability, correct anatomical deformities, and relieve nerve compression.

Multilevel fusion carries risks like infection, nerve damage, and fusion failure, but benefits include pain relief and improved stability.

Multilevel spinal fusion addresses low back pain by stabilizing multiple vertebrae, aiding fusion and enhancing spinal alignment.

Neck mobility may be more restricted following multilevel cervical fusion.

Anticipate limited neck mobility after single-level cervical fusion; consult your surgeon for personalized insights.

Manage ACDF pain at home with medication, ice, rest, and neck support for a smoother recovery.

Pedicle screws enhance spine fusion by anchoring vertebrae together, increasing stability and promoting successful fusion.

PLIF offers better load distribution but risks nerve damage, infection, and longer recovery time.

PLIF surgery involves removing the damaged discs and inserting grafts, cages, screws, and rods to stabilize the spine, aiding fusion.

A posterolateral fusion is achieved by placing bone grafts in a space called the lateral gutter of the spine. It treats a variety of spinal degenerative conditions.

The surgery takes 1 to 3 hours and is usually done on an outpatient basis. Some patients may need to stay in the hospital for 1-2 days after surgery.

After spinal fusion surgery, proper postoperative care includes pain management, activity restrictions, and monitoring for complications.

ACDF surgery risks include bleeding, nerve damage, infection, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, spinal cord injury, and fusion failure.

ALIF surgery risks include infection, nerve damage, and fusion failure, but it offers potential relief for lower back pain.

Recovery after multilevel fusion involves gradual activity increase, pain management, physical therapy, and spine stability.

Recovery after sacroiliac joint fusion focuses on pain management and a gradual return to daily activities.

Isthmic spondylolisthesis symptoms that do not get better with nonsurgical treatments or worsen with time may be indicated for surgery.

1-3 months after spinal fusion, patients increase activity and continue therapy.

During the first 1 to 4 weeks of spinal fusion surgery recovery, activities are gradually increased and physical therapy is initiated.

After 3 months of spinal fusion, strength improves, normal activities resume gradually, and follow-up continues.

Spinal fusion surgery recovery after discharge (first few days): pain management, limited activities, and gradual mobility.

Spine fusion instrumentation stabilizes the spine during fusion surgery, aiding in the healing and alignment of vertebrae.

Inadequate pain relief, failure of fusion, infection, blood loss, and nerve complications are the most concerning risks and complications of lumbar spinal fusion.

Multilevel spinal fusion surgery stabilizes and fuses multiple vertebrae to alleviate pain and improve spinal alignment.

TLIF back surgery's success rates and risks are assessed to ensure spinal stability and pain management.

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) is a back surgery involving disc removal and fusion for stability and pain relief.

After ACDF surgery, expect improved neck pain but temporary swallowing and mobility issues. Follow post-op care for recovery.

Sacroiliac joint fusion stabilizes the SI joint, alleviating pain and discomfort.

XLIF is a lumbar spinal fusion technique, a minimally invasive approach to treat lower back issues.