Diseases

Inimally Invasive Lumbar Spinal Fusion

Back

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to join 2 or more bones of your spine together permanently. A minimally invasive spinal fusion uses a smaller cut (incision) than a traditional spinal fusion surgery. Your vertebrae are the small bones that make up your spinal column.

SYMPTOMS

A herniated disk in the lower back that pinches a nerve may cause severe leg pain, numbness, or weakness. To surgically relieve these symptoms the disk is removed.

CAUSES

Minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion is similar to traditional lumbar spinal fusion, but it uses smaller incisions and causes less damage to the surrounding tissues during surgery. ... Fusion with Screws and rods can be performed through the back using several 1-2 inch incisions.