Spinal Fusion Surgery

Patients with long-standing back pain, spinal deformity or sudden spinal trauma may require fusion surgery to mitigate the damage. Fusion of the vertebrae may be necessary when disc movement or nerve compression creates ongoing pain. During fusion surgery, stabilizers may be inserted improperly or in the wrong location. The failure to diagnose the right disc, or bones to fuse postoperatively, results in the persistence of pain.

Referred pain from failed spinal fusion surgery can be relieved by one of several arthroscopic procedures. These outpatient operations are quick when compared to conventional open-back surgery, using gentler anesthesia and smaller incisions. Performed with lasers or tiny surgical tools, these surgeries create only minimal loss of blood and minor discomfort during recovery.

Misdiagnosis and Spinal Fusion Surgery

Spinal fusion surgery often fails because the diagnostics were faulty or inadequate. Getting an accurate assessment of where back pain is coming from is essential to eliminating it, especially when considering fusion as a treatment. Fusing too few or the wrong vertebrae will not serve the purpose of restoring health and quality of life, as another source of pain will still remain.

Acquiring a precise diagnosis is critical. The specialists at the Bonati Institute have the latest diagnostic equipment and proven, proprietary techniques at their fingertips. With over two decades of experience in spinal evaluation and surgery, they are pioneers in this medical science. They successfully address pain issues in up to 95 percent of cases.