The infographic, “Spine Fusion Surgery in Palm Beach,” explains spine fusion surgery and its recovery period.Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure where one or more of the vertebrae of the spine are joined together to stop them from moving against each other.
Spinal fusion surgery is recommended only after traditional treatment methods have failed. The purpose of lumbar spinal fusion is to have the two vertebrae fuse together so that there is no longer any motion between them.
This method is used to treat one or more fractured vertebrae, vertebral bones slipping over another, abnormal curvatures of the spine, excessive motion between two or more vertebrae, or chronic pain unresponsive to conservative treatment.
The recovery period for spinal fusion varies depending upon the individual’s body’s ability to heal. Patients typically stay in the hospital for more extensive surgery, depending upon the fusion procedure and size of incision. Minimally invasively surgery often leads to shorter hospital stay. For more information, refer to the infographic below.
