symptoms of a failed lumbar fusion

Lumbar fusion is a surgery designed to alleviate back pain by stopping the motion of a vertebral segment. It involves adding a bone graft to a segment of the spine, which grows between the two vertebral elements to create a bone fusion. As with any spinal surgery, there are risks associated with lumbar fusion that can have a profound and adverse impact on a patient’s life. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Lumbar Fusion Recovery Timeline: Symptoms of a Failed Lumbar Fusion