Spinal Fusion:

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure aimed at joining two or more vertebrae together to provide stability to the spine. This procedure is commonly performed to treat various spinal conditions, including degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and after spinal trauma or tumour resection. The goal of spinal fusion is to alleviate pain, restore function, and prevent further spinal deformities.
A crucial part of spinal fusion is the use of bone grafts, which serve as a scaffold for new bone growth. There are several sources for bone grafts:
Autograft: Bone harvested from the patient’s body, usually from the hip (iliac crest).
Allograft: Donor bone obtained from a bone bank.
Synthetic Materials: Biocompatible materials that promote bone growth without using human tissue.

Tracks:
Infection
Blood Clots
Nonunion
Nerve Injury
Chronic Pain