Spinal fusion: Technologies boost back surgery outcomes
December 28, 2018
Technological innovations in implants, surgical techniques & equipment resulting in greater pain relief in patients.
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Spinal fusion: Technologies boost back surgery outcomes
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Spinal fusion surgery is undertaken to relieve pain in the spine by literally ‘‘fusing’’ together the pieces of bone that are triggering pain in a section of the spine. ‘‘Technically, it’s the union of as few as two of the spinal bones, although to be effective it usually involves more,’’ says Dr Michael Wong, neurosurgeon and spinal expert from Melbourne’s EPC Health Clinic.
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Michael Wong