title: Advances in spinal fusion.
abstract: Since its initial description about a century ago, spinal fusion has become a common surgical intervention in the treatment of various debilitating spinal disorders. However, given the complexities and demands of the procedure, patient selection remains a key component in the success of the operation. In this article, we will review the various indications for spinal fusion, the current advances in fusion techniques, as well as the potential complications associated with the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology R-140, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, 101 The City Drive, Orange CA 92868-3298, USA. jtehranz@uci.edu
authors.forename: Jamshid
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tehranzadeh
authors.forename: Jimmy D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Ton
authors.forename: Charles D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Rosen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001416:Back Pain / Q000601:surgery*; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000601:surgery; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017211:Treatment Failure