What are the Long-term Side Effects of Spinal Fusion?

Long term spinal fusion complications can be broken down into two major categories: Failure of the procedure itself (failed fusion) & complications arising as a result of the fusion. Failed fusion, non-union & hardware breaking or becoming loose may happen

following surgical fusion.

Even when the surgery is “successful” complications may arise from the lumbar fusion. Among the long-term side effects of spinal fusion, there a number of problems that may arise as a direct result of the procedure itself. Pain returning, Adjacent Segment Disease & spinal muscle injury may occur following surgery.

At Triangle Spinal Decompression, in Cary NC, we utilize specific training to combine state of the art computerized Spinal Decompression therapy with Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Care to maximize your success. We treat pre-operative & post-operative patients with positive results; decreasing pain & increasing range of motion. In most cases, patients avoid spinal surgery all together. All at a surprisingly affordable cost. Call Dr Swank or Dr Neill today. We're convenient to RTP, Morrisville, Raleigh, & Apex!