Spinal Fusion Surgery

Spinal fusion is a surgery performed to permanently join together two or more bones in the spine so there is no movement between them. To fuse the bones, the surgeon uses a graft. It is a welding process in which we can fuse two bones. This is done to reduce the pain and stability of the spine.

Before going for spine fusion surgery the spine surgeon points out the spine small bone called vertebrae and after the various test is done like MRI and X-Ray for finding exact Points.

Spinal Fusion surgery eliminates the motion between two small bones. It prevents the stretching of nerves and surrounding ligaments and muscles. Pain occurs when the part of the spine has moved they eliminate this to reduce pain. Most of the cases patients are moved back with their normal life within one or two weeks. Also, they are play sports like normal people.

Spinal fusion may relieve symptoms of many back conditions, including the following:

• Degenerative disk disease
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal stenosis
• Scoliosis
• Fracture
• Infection
• Tumor

Dr. Sujay Kanawade Spine Specialist in Sangamner at Kanawade Hospital Sangamner has performed the various spine surgeries. Before going to the Spinal fusion surgery Dr. Kanawade gives you a brief idea about the surgery.

Most of the surgery has many risks & complications. At Kanawade hospital Sangamner spine surgeon gives a brief idea about risks & complications before going to the surgery. Dr. Sujay Kanawade has maintained transparency with the patients. Following Risk & Complication are in the Spinal fusion surgery

• Infection
• Bleeding.
• Pain at the graft site
• Nerve damage.
• Blood clots
• Poor wound healing
• respiratory problems
• Pain at the site from which the bone graft is taken
• Injury to blood vessels or nerves in and around the spine

After the spinal fusion surgery, you face infection or blood clots problem then you can connect with spine specialist Dr. Sujay Kanawade.

The Patient requires staying one week in the hospital after the surgery under the observation. The Spine surgeon observes you for the reaction of surgery. Most of the cases patients go home after one week based on physical condition. While in the hospital you will receive pain medication. Also what care during after surgery, how to move in a new way. Also, a Spine surgeon gives some tips to walk, sit, or move safely.

After the leave from the hospital they will give brace for proper alignment of spinal bones, also gives some precaution to taken to avoid infection and another risk. Full recovery from spinal fusion will take three to six months. Your age, overall health, and physical condition affect how quickly you’ll heal and be able to return to your usual activities.

It is a very broad question, and cannot be answered specifically Spinal fusion surgery cost depends upon where the surgery takes, an instrument used, Surgeon fee and patient condition, and so on. But the cost of whole surgery in Pune ranges between Rs 1, 50,000 to Rs 3, 00,000.

The appointment process at Kanawade Hospital Sangamner is very simple. You can directly call on the 9112377888 or (02425) 226201. Also with the help of the “Book an Appointment” Form you can book your appointment of just filling basic information.