Spine Fusion Surgery

Two or more vertebrae are permanently joined together using bone grafts and metal hardware to eliminate painful motion between them. Treats severe back pain, spinal instability, herniated discs, and scoliosis.

Spine Fusion Surgery is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your Spine Surgery specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Spine Fusion Surgery is typically performed with General anesthesia. The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

Spine Fusion Surgery has a documented success rate of 85% at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.