Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure connecting two neighboring vertebrae permanently, aiming to stabilize and strengthen the spine. It’s an innovative procedure that can address several serious spinal issues when more conservative treatments haven’t resolved them.
Dr. Benjamin Cohen has had extensive experience performing spinal fusions, so if it turns out that you need this procedure done, you’re in the best hands.
But you might wonder which conditions spinal fusion can correct and if spinal fusion could solve a problematic condition you’re experiencing.
Spinal fusion is a procedure that requires preciseness, dexterity, and expertise from your surgeon, and fortunately, Dr. Cohen has the foresight, skills, and prudent judgment to excel and create successful outcomes for patients.
To fuse your affected vertebrae, Dr. Cohen must apply a bone graft and use metal rods, plates, and screws to keep the bones still while they come together over time. The job of the graft material is to stimulate the bones to grow toward each other and together.
There’s more than one way for Dr. Cohen to obtain your bone graft material. He may use a fusion cage containing biocompatible material that encourages bone growth, or he may harvest bone from a bone bank. Another option is for Dr. Cohen to use a bit of your own hip bone to start the fusion process.
Dr. Cohen performs a minimally invasive spinal fusion whenever possible since these procedures require just a few small incisions and are associated with faster healing and reduced pain, bleeding, and scarring.
Spinal fusion can address a wide range of painful spinal conditions, including:
Don’t accept spinal pain, tingling, and mobility problems as inevitable. If other treatments haven’t worked, have a conversation with Dr. Cohen about the stabilizing effects of spinal fusion so you can get real relief from debilitating spinal pain.
Contact our Garden City office by calling 516-246-5008 to learn more.
