- When 2 adjacent vertebrae are fixed with artificial screws to reduce their movement, it is called as lumbar spine fusion
- Fusion is indicated when there is abnormal movement between these 2 bones
- Excessive movement can lead to significant back pain
- In some patients it also leads to leg pain
- In some patients there is significant reduction in standing time and walking distance
- Sitting and lying down is comfortable but any other movement leads to pain
- Spine fusion helps in reducing this abnormal movement
- Fusion is always accompanied by decompression reducing the leg pain
- Lumbar spine fusion helps in improving standing time and walking distance of patient
- Right indication is the key factor in the result of surgery
- With right indication and good postop physiotherapy, the result of surgery is very good improving patients lifestyle significantly
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