Definitions

1. Anterior lumbar fusion is an operation done on the front (the anterior region) of the lower spine.
2. Posterior lumbar fusion is done through an incision in your back.
3. A posterior lumbar fusion is the most common type of fusion surgery for the low back.
4. In posterior lumbar fusion, the surgeon lays small grafts of bone over the problem area on the back of the spinal column.

Pedicle

1. The pedicle is very important as this ends in the surgeries for lumbar fusion because screws are placed in this area to stabilize the joint.

Lower Back

1. Key Lower Back Structures for Lumbar Fusion There is a lot of anatomy to the lower back but we will focus on what is important for lumbar fusion.

Back Injury

1. If your back injury has progressed to a point that you need surgery, remember the above 6 structures as they play a big role in lumbar fusion.

Spine

1. A lumbar fusion may be suggested to stabilize the spine and correct the problem.

Lumbar

1. Some different types of lumbar surgery include, bone grafts, lumbar laminectomy, and lumbar fusion.

Sacroiliac Joint

1. This is the first study to look at the effect of lumbar fusion or lumbosacral fusion on the sacroiliac joint (SIJ).

Starting Therapy

1. If you had a lumbar fusion, your surgeon may have you wait six weeks to three months before starting therapy.

Lumbar Fusion

1. After lumbar fusion surgery for spondylolisthesis, patients must normally wait four months before beginning a rehabilitation program.
2. Patients who have had lumbar fusion surgery normally need to wait at least six weeks before beginning a rehabilitation program.
3. Your surgeon can use an anterior (from the front) approach, a posterior (from the back) approach, or a combined approach to lumbar fusion surgery.

Categories

1. Lumbar Laminectomy
2. Rehabilitation Program
3. Back Injury
4. Spondylolisthesis
5. Lower Back
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