Lumbar Spinal Fusion

Lumbar spinal fusion (arthrodesis) is a surgical technique that involves fusing 2 or more lumbar vertebrae using local bone, autologous bone taken from the iliac crest of the patient, allogeneic donor bone, or bone graft substitutes. There are numerous potential indications for lumbar spinal fusion. Spinal fusion can be performed as a single procedure or in conjunction with other spinal surgeries. For example, lumbar spinal fusion can be performed in combination with discectomy for either herniated discs or degenerative disc disease, or in combination with decompression surgery of the spinal canal for spinal stenosis.