Treatment
Spinal Fusion Procedure
This animation describes spinal fusion, a surgical procedure used to correct a variety of problems with the small bones in the spine (vertebrae). During the procedure, the surgeon fuses together two or more vertebrae, eliminating motion in that part of the spine. Learn more: Spinal Fusion
Animation courtesy of Visual Health Solutions, LLC
Last Reviewed
February 2014
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