| spinal fusion |
fusion: correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization
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| spinal fusion |
the surgical joining of two or more adjacent vertebrae using bone fragments; used to help severe back pain or prevent damage to the spinal cord
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| spinal fusion |
A surgical procedure to permanently join vertebral bones, this is a major operation. The surgeon permanently connects two or more bones to preventing movement. This is the same as an arthrodesis.
Ãâó: www.lieberson.com/en/neurgosurgery_glossary/s.htm
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| spinal fusion |
An operation to make the spine stronger or straighter.
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| spinal fusion |
the operation of joining and immobilizing two vertebrae.
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