Elements of a Spine Fusion

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Elements of a Spine Fusion

spine-health.com

Understand the major components of a Spinal Fusion, including the two main approaches (posterolateral fusion and interbody fusion), the bone graft, and internal fixation.

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Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2011 at 9:42 pm By:

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Are you considering fusion surgery? Find out the elements of a successful spinal fusion: http://fb.me/X71tKLVJ

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I have cervical myelopathy. should i have a spinal fusion, laminectomy or adjustment?

healthtap.com — “Myelopathy means you have symptoms due to pressure on the spinal cord in the neck. Adjustments are absolutely out of the question. A decompression or fusion is the most appropriate treatment to stop progression of symptoms. However, the kind of procedure is dependent on the reason you have myelopathy. You need to see a spine surgeon in order to fully evaluate your problem.View full resource at healthtap.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 11, 2012 at 11:49 am By:

flspinedoc Jonathan Hyde MD Doctor, Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, and Physician

#HealthTap: I have cervical myelopathy. should i have a spinal fusion, laminectomy or adjustment? Remark http://t.co/2kr1G7su

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Posterolateral Gutter Spine Fusion Surgery

spine-health.com — “Posterolateral gutter fusion surgery, which involves placing bone graft in the posterolateral portion of the spine (a region just outside the spine), is the gold standard for obtaining a spinal fusion.View full resource at spine-health.com

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The posterolateral gutter spine fusion is the most common technique used to achieve a spinal fusion - if you have... http://t.co/TRXz7amf

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Variations In Spinal Cervical Fusion Reflect Lack Of Evidence

medicalnewstoday.com — “If you're having surgery for degenerative disc disease of the cervical (upper) spine, the technique your surgeon uses may depend on what part of the country you live in, suggests a study in the JaView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Most Recently Shared on December 21, 2011 at 9:05 am By:

mnt_bones MNT Bones/Orthopedic Health News

Variations In Spinal Cervical Fusion Reflect Lack Of Evidence http://t.co/Xqy1z3zr #bones #orthopedics

4 months ago...

How an Electrical Bone Growth Stimulator Helps with Spine Fusion

spine-health.com — “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. By Spine-health.com.View full resource at spine-health.com

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Most Recently Shared on December 7, 2011 at 10:44 pm By:

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Patients who are thought to have high risks for a failed spinal fusion may have an electrical bone growth... http://t.co/2VZ1XttQ

5 months ago...

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Percutaneous Pedicle Screws, Lumbar Fusion - YouTube

youtube.com — “http://cdaspine.com Jeffrey J. Larson, M.D. performs Percutaneous Lumbar Fusion Surgery using minimally invasive spine surgery technique.View full resource at youtube.com

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Most Recently Shared on December 5, 2011 at 6:36 am By:

SpineConsult Jeffrey Larson, M.D. Doctor, Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, and Physician

Surgical fixation for spine fractures. Much less invasive than traditional open surgery. Generally quicker recovery. http://t.co/wHzt7nGz

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Cigarette Smoking and Its Impact on Spinal Fusions

spineuniverse.com — “Smoking cigarettes weakens the body's systems and does not let them function normally due to the increased levels of toxins in the body.View full resource at spineuniverse.com

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Low Vitamin D Common In Spine Surgery Patients

medicalnewstoday.com — “A new study indicates that many patients undergoing spine surgery have low levels of vitamin D, which may delay their recovery.In a study of 313 patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery,View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Common Spinal Surgery Procedures - North Idaho Spinal Surgery

cdaspine.com — “A collection videos on common spinal surgery procedures, including cervical spine surgery, spinal fusion surgery, and anterior lumbar fusion surgery.View full resource at cdaspine.com

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Most Recently Shared on October 30, 2011 at 8:54 pm By:

SpineConsult Jeffrey Larson, M.D. Doctor, Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, and Physician

Our Spine Surgery, Open MRI, and Kinematic MRI videos have been updated for iPad viewing http://t.co/SFPgxeZF

6 months ago...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning: Spine surgery likely takes him out of season - latimes.com

latimes.com — “Peyton Manning: Indianapolis Colts QB may sit out season due to single level anterior fusion surgery in spineView full resource at latimes.com

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Colts' Peyton Manning likely done with season, but not football http://t.co/r2XE1Mr

8 months ago...

Has anyone with cervical surgery use the exercise ball? | Spine-health Forums

spine-health.com — “Has anyone has good experiences with the exercise ball after cervical fusion??View full resource at spine-health.com

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Most Recently Shared on August 29, 2011 at 12:45 am By:

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Has anyone with cervical surgery use the exercise ball? | Spine ...: Has anyone has good experiences with the ex... http://t.co/uGR8b4U

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Ankylosing Spondylitis | BJC Connected Care

bjchealth.com.au — “Ankylosing spondylitis is a condition where the joints of the neck, back and pelvis become inflamed, causing pain and stiffness. It is a chronic type ofView full resource at bjchealth.com.au

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CT and radiographic alterations: after utilization of rhBMP-2 in spine fusion surgery

medicexchange.com — “CT and radiographic alterations: after utilization of rhBMP-2 in spine fusion surgeryView full resource at medicexchange.com

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#CT and radiographic alterations: after utilization of rhBMP-2 in spine fusion surgery http://t.co/bRTUJ6K #Radiology

8 months ago...

Rheumatology Article | Spondylosis

mdlinx.com — “Techniques of lumbar-sacral spine fusion in spondylosis: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trialsView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Most Recently Shared on August 12, 2011 at 9:48 am By:

MDLinx Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician

Techniques of lumbar-sacral spine fusion in spondylosis: Systematic literature review and meta-ana... http://bit.ly/qKomMg #Rheumatology

9 months ago...

Artificial Disc Replacement and Alternatives to Spinal Fusion

zerospinepain.com — “Minimally Invasive Spine Institute, Dallas back surgeons specializing in procedures such as artificial disc replacement and spinal fusion alternatives.View full resource at zerospinepain.com

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Medical News: Gov. Rick Perry's Controversial Surgery Sparks Debate - in Public Health & Policy, Stem Cell Research from MedPage Today

medpagetoday.com — “Texas Gov. Rick Perry received an injection of his own stem cells during spinal fusion surgery last month and wants his state to be a leader in the use of adult stem cells in medical treatment.View full resource at medpagetoday.com

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Most Recently Shared on August 5, 2011 at 10:11 pm By:

RitaRubin RitaRubin Health Communicator

Use of stem cells to fuse spine virtually untested. RT @medpagetoday: Gov. Rick Perry's surgery sparks debate: http://bit.ly/mQ3Dze

9 months ago...

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