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Spinal fusion is a procedure that often results in complications. This requires spinal fusion revision, but fixing these complications isn’t as simple as revising the surgery you’ve already undergone. Aside from the fact that spinal fusion revision surgery is every bit as serious of a procedure as your initial spinal fusion, it also has its own set of issues that can potentially leave you in just as much or more pain than you were already experiencing.
Spinal fusion and artificial disc replacement are now two of the most common surgical options for patients with severe back pain. Although artificial disc replacement only gained FDA approval in the early 2000s, it has quickly gained popularity. However, the question is, what’s the real difference between these procedures?
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