Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Spinal Fusion

Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed)

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Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed)

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7 entry terms
  • Fusion, Spinal
  • Fusions, Spinal
  • Spinal Fusions
  • Spondylodesis
  • Spondylosyndesis
  • Spondylodeses
  • Spondylosyndeses

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E04w.555.100w.700w

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WE 725

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Spinal Fusion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013123. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013123
  2. Spinal Fusion. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_fusion
  3. Spinal Fusion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q770609