Spinal Fusion
Unusual movement at a vertebral segment will probably result in pain, especially if you already have or display symptoms of degenerative disc disease, fractures, scoliosis or a weak spine. This movement may require a discectomy and subsequently a lumbar interbody fusion. Anterior and posterior fusion techniques can be performed in the neck and the low back.

Not all patients who have spinal problems need spine surgery. They can be managed with microscopic decompression or minimally invasive techniques. Spinal fusion is reserved for patients who have spinal instability, spinal deformity or painful degenerative pain. Obviously, this is only after a patient has failed all conservative measures. In fusion surgeries, the goal is to cause bone graft to grow between two vertebrae and stop the motion at a particular segment by adding bone graft to it. This results in one long bone rather than two separate vertebrae. Anterior and posterior lumbar fusions may be done separately or can be used together for the most severe problems of the cervical (neck), thoracic (chest level) and lumbar spine (low back). Dr. Ibrahim will help you decide which technique is right for you.