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Spinal fusion - series


Spinal fusion

Alternative Names:
Vertebral interbody fusion; Posterior spinal fusion; Arthrodesis; Anterior spinal fusion

Risks:

Risks for any anesthesia include the following:

  • Reactions to medications
  • Problems breathing
Risks for any surgery include the following:
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
Additional risks include the following:
  • Urinary difficulties (including urinary retention)
  • Temporarily decreased or absent intestinal function (paralytic ileus)



Review Date: 7/4/2004
Reviewed By: Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Steadman-Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Vail, CO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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