What is Spinal Fusion?
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Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to correct problems with the small bones of the spine (vertebrae). It is essentially a "welding" process. The basic idea is to fuse together the painful vertebrae so that they heal into a single, solid bone.
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How do members experience Spinal Fusion?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal stenosis | 22 | 5 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 21 | 4 | |
| Scoliosis | 15 | 7 | |
| Degenerative disc disease | 6 | 0 | |
| Herniated disc | 5 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain in lower back | 8 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 4 | |
| Back pain | 3 | |
| Pain | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Arthritis pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 3 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Aug 23, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for scoliosis: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
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