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A surgical operation to join two vertebrae together to make the spine more rigid.<\/p>\n

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Fixation of an unstable part of the spinal column, usually done surgically by a bone graft, sometimes through traction or immobilization.<\/p>\n

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A major surgical procedure sometimes considered to treat severe, persistent back pain, such as that caused by a slipped disk. Spinal fusion is accomplished by joining two or more adjacent bones of the spine, or vertebrae; by using bone fragments obtained from the person undergoing the surgery; or by using bone tissue from a bone bank or a synthetic bone material.<\/p>\n

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Surgical immobilization of adjacent vertebrae. This procedure may be done for several conditions, including herniated disk.<\/p>\n

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A surgical procedure involving the permanent fusion of the lower spinal bones by utilizing a bone graft typically sourced from the hip region.<\/p>\n

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Significant surgical intervention involving the fusion of two or more neighboring vertebrae. This procedure is undertaken when there is irregular movement between adjacent vertebrae leading to intense back pain or posing a threat of harm to the spinal cord.<\/p>\n

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A surgical operation to join two vertebrae together to make the spine more rigid. Fixation of an unstable part of the spinal column, usually done surgically by a bone graft, sometimes through traction or immobilization. A major surgical procedure sometimes considered to treat severe, persistent back pain, such as that caused by a slipped disk. 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