spinal fusion techniques

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that permanently connects two or more vertebrae in the spine to stabilize that section. Surgeons often use bone grafts—either taken from the patient or donor—and may include metal hardware like screws, rods, or plates to hold the bones in place as they fuse, or grow together, over time. This helps reduce pain, correct deformities, or improve stability after injury or degeneration. The process encourages the bones to grow into one solid piece, providing long-term support and decreasing abnormal movement in the affected area.