Spinal Fusion in Ranchi
Stabilisation surgery for selected cases of spinal instability, spondylolisthesis, deformity, fracture and degenerative disease.
What is spinal fusion?
Spinal fusion is a procedure that stabilises two or more vertebrae by encouraging them to heal together. Screws, rods, cages and bone graft may be used to treat instability, deformity or selected degenerative spine conditions.
When is fusion considered?
- Spondylolisthesis with instability.
- Spinal deformity.
- Selected recurrent disc disease.
- Severe spinal stenosis with instability.
- Spinal fracture requiring stabilisation.
- Revision spine surgery.
How is fusion need assessed?
MRI, CT and dynamic X-rays may be used to determine instability, nerve compression and anatomy. Fusion should be recommended only when the structural problem matches the patient's symptoms.
Common spinal fusion approaches
Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion using screws and a cage.
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion through a posterior approach.
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion through an abdominal approach in selected patients.
Fusion used in selected cervical disc or instability cases.
Your fusion journey
Nerves are decompressed if required.
The fusion area is prepared for bone healing.
Screws, rods and cages are positioned as required.
Bone graft is placed to promote fusion.
Recovery after spinal fusion
Walking usually begins early, but bone fusion takes months. Return to heavy work is slower than after simple decompression or microdiscectomy.
What risks should patients understand?
Possible complications include infection, bleeding, nerve injury, non-union, implant failure, adjacent-level degeneration, blood clots and need for revision surgery.
Spinal fusion cost
Cost varies by number of levels, cages, screws, rods, imaging, hospital stay and ICU requirement.
Get exact estimateCoverage depends on diagnosis, instability, implants and policy or scheme rules.
Frequently asked questions
Movement is reduced at the fused level, though many patients retain good overall function.
Meet the spine specialist
Need spine evaluation?
Book a spine consultation with Dr XXX at Hopewell Hospital, Ranchi.
*Procedure time, hospital stay and recovery are indicative and vary by individual clinical condition. This page is for patient education and does not replace medical consultation.