Surgical treatment of abnormal spine bone (vertebrae), such as abnormal curvatures ( scoliosis or kyphosis ) or injuries (fractures). The surgery stabilizes (fuses) vertebrae together with bone grafts or metal rods. The most common spinal area involved is the lower (lumbar) spine, but upper (cervical) spine involvement can occur. This can also be done for arthritis or infection in certain cases.

Alternative Names

Harrington rod insertion; Spinal fusion with instrumentation; Posterior spinal fusion; Arthrodesis; Luque rod insertion; Anterior spinal fusion