Lumbar and/or Thoracic Fusion - Cages

This program explains posterior lumbar and thoracic fusion. It includes the following sections: what is the anatomy of the spine, what are the symptoms and causes of unstable vertebrae or degenerated disks, what are alternative treatments for unstable vertebrae or degenerated disks, how is a posterior lumbar and thoracic fusion done, what are the risks and complications of a lumbar and thoracic fusion and what should you expect after surgery.

1.	Introduction
2.	Anatomy
3.	Symptoms and Their Causes
4.	Alternative Treatments
5.	Surgical Treatment
6.	Risks and Complications
7.	After the Surgery
8.	Summary

Lumbar and/or Thoracic Fusion - Cages

Back Pain - Introduction to Pain Management

General Anesthesia

Preparing for Surgery

The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital

How to Prevent Back Pain

Discharge Instructions - General

Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

Incentive Spirometer

Preventing an Infection After Surgery

Hand Washing - Preventing Infections

Patient Safety

Medication Safety

Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare

Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI

Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections

Herniated Disk

Spinal Stenosis

Lumbar Diskectomy - Open

Lumbar Diskectomy - Endoscopic

Lumbar Laminectomy and Possible Disk Excision

Lumbar and Thoracic Fusion - Posterior

Lumbar Diskectomy - Post Op

Lumbar Laminectomy and Possible Disk Excision - Minimally Invasive

Lumbar Diskectomy - Minimally Invasive

Lumbar Decompression and Fusio Facet Fusion

Lumbar Laminectomy and Interspinous Process Fusion

Lumbar Decompression

XLIF