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Recovery from a Lumbar Fusion

April 17, 2020 By Alex Hirsch

Lumbar Fusion

A lumbar fusion, which is a spinal fusion in the lower back, is a surgical procedure performed to fuse two or more of a patient’s vertebrae together. The surgeon fuses these bones in the back so that they become a single bone, which is done in order to prevent painful symptoms. If you are considering lumbar fusion surgery, you are likely curious about what recovery after the operation is going to be like. How risky is this type of back surgery? Could it create a loss of mobility? Will it take ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Lumbar Spine, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Surgery Tagged With: brain surgery, Front Range Spine & Neurosurgery, Lumbar Spine, spinal disorders, spinal fusion, Spinal Surgery

Preparing for a Lumbar Spinal Fusion

August 3, 2018 By

Lumbar spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that causes affected or damaged vertebrae in the lower back to grow together as a single unit, by removing the cushioning discs between them. This prevents spinal movement between the vertebrae and reduces pressure on the nerves, helping to reduce pain, stop the formation of bone spurs and potential nerve injury. It improves the stability of the spine. During a spinal fusion procedure, the surgeon places bone or an artificial bone-like material ... [Read More]

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Lumbar Fusion for Back Pain

July 13, 2018 By

A lumbar spine fusion is a type of back surgery designed to treat lower back pain and leg pain as a result of degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, stenosis, or other spinal injuries. The fusion of vertebrae in the spine is performed to strengthen and stabilize the fused segment of the spine, thus decreasing or eliminating the back pain the spinal instability may have caused. This surgery is called a "spine fusion" because it involves placing small morsels of bone either in the front ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Back Pain, Back Surgery, Lower Back Pain, Lumbar Spine Tagged With: back pain, Lower Back Pain, Lumbar Spine, Sciatica, Spinal Surgery

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At Front Range Spine and Neurosurgery, Dr. Michael Rauzzino, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and acknowledged expert in both surgical and nonsurgical treatment of intracranial and spinal disorders. Dr. Rauzzino's specialties include Artificial Disc Implants, Cranial Conditions & Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Spine & Nerve-Related Conditions. Front Range Spine & Neurosurgery has four locations to serve you in Lone Tree, Parker, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, CO.