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What is Lumbar spine fusion?

Category: Surgeries

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This neurosurgical procedure is performed to relieve the pressure on one or more nerve roots, or on the spinal cord. It involves the stabilization of two or more vertebrae by locking (fusing) them together. The five lumbar (neck) vertebrae are numbered L1 to L5.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Degenerative disc disease 12 6
Pain in lower back 6 2
Pain in leg(s) 2 2
Foot drop (left) 1 1
Joint instability 1 0
Walking problems 1 1
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 2
Mild 0
None 4

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Lumbar spine fusion

Side effect Patients Percentage
Back pain 1
Balance problems 1
Pain in left leg 1
Poor peripheral circulation 1
Restless feeling in legs 1

Duration

Stopped having Lumbar spine fusion

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 7
10 years or more 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 5
Usually 0
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 2
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 1
Not at all hard to take 2
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 2
Not specified 4
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