At Spire Clare Park Hospital in Farnham, Surrey, we have experienced orthopaedic surgeons who carry out spinal fusions. They work within our laminar flow theatres to reduce the risk of infection. With the support of our physiotherapists, you will be up and about and ready to go home within a matter of days. Ask your GP for a referral to the orthopaedic team Spire Clare Park Hospital. Alternatively, contact thecustomer services team for more information.
About spinal fusion
This is a procedure which aims to join two or more vertebrae together with solid bone. The reason is usually to treat or prevent deformity and to treat back pain. Implants (screws, rods and cages) may be used to stabilise the bone while fusion takes place but the fusion process is a biological one which depends on patient factors as well as technical ones. If implants are used for the surgery they act like scaffolding while fusion takes place. If fusion fails to occur then the metalwork may fail causing increased pain.
The success of this surgery depends on whether it is being performed for sciatica (leg pain) or back pain. Most surgeons quote a 70% chance of being 70% better with regards to back pain. The chance of improvement of leg pain is much higher.