Failed Fusion

A spinal fusion is an invasive procedure that is performed to fuse the spine and vertebrae together. The spine is accessed through a large incision done to cut the surrounding muscles, remove the damaged disc and complete the fusion. In some cases, the muscles can become displaced. With the displacement of the muscles, scar tissue could develop, disrupt the fusion and further complicate the procedure down the road resulting in a failed fusion.

Causes of a Failed Fusion

Failed fusion can be the end result for some spine surgeries. Below are some of the main reasons why this condition develops:

Incorrect diagnosis
Improper surgical techniques
Rejection of the fusion
Excess scar tissue and regrowth
Infection
Excess scar tissue and regrowth

Symptoms of a Failed Fusion

As the body starts to reject the spinal fusion procedure, the following symptoms may occur.

New spine conditions or symptoms
Limited mobility
Muscle spasms
The return of spinal condition symptoms

Strenuous recovery
Numbness or tingling
Muscle weakness
Pain at the site of surgery

Treatments

At OC Spine Center, our board-certified physicians are dedicated to being able to provide relief for all of our patients. No matter the circumstance, we are able to treat your spinal condition. We offer a wide variety of conservative treatments and the latest surgical procedures to effectively treat these conditions. When dealing with a failed fusion, our team of spine specialists will treat this condition with our minimally invasive stabilization procedure. Our stabilization procedures are low risk and have a shorter recovery time than most spine surgeries.

If you are experiencing symptoms of a failed fusion, book your appointment today at the trusted OC Spine Center.