Spinal Fusion (Noun)
Meaning
Correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Spinal fusion is often performed to alleviate chronic back pain that has not responded to other treatments.
- She underwent spinal fusion surgery to correct the unstable vertebrae in her lower back.
- The patient was not a good candidate for spinal fusion due to the severity of the degeneration in their spine.
- After trying various conservative treatments, the doctor recommended spinal fusion to stabilize the patient's spine.
- Spinal fusion was necessary to correct the damage to the patient's vertebrae caused by a traumatic injury.