Spine Surgery for Patient
Spine Surgery
A variety of spine conditions can lead to chronic back pain. If more conservative treatments do not provide relief, your doctor may suggest that a surgical procedure called spinal fusion is appropriate. Spinal fusion surgery is intended to relieve pressure from the spinal nerves that are causing pain. This is achieved by restoring the alignment of the spine and then stabilizing and fusing the spine. A spinal fusion is complete when bone grows between the operated vertebrae, eliminating pain-causing motion.
More Information
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For more in-depth information on chronic back pain and spine surgery, refer to the following patient education websites. These websites have rigorous editorial policies and do not endorse specific companies or products.*
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Knowyourback.org
Spine surgical options, provided by the North American Spine Society.
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MedlinePlus
Produced by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes for Health, this site includes links to interactive tutorials, surgical videos, and the latest hip replacement research.
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* KYOCERA Medical Technologies, Inc. makes no representations or warranties about the content, completeness, or accuracy of these third-party sites. The inclusion of a link to a third-party site does not imply endorsement by KYOCERA Medical Technologies, Inc. of that site.
