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.
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