The patient in the case originally received cervical fusion, a spine stabilizing procedure, several years ago and continued to feel pain as a result of the procedure. After the neck fusion reversal, the patient reported relief from much of the pain. Additionally, x-rays show the patient’s range of motion improved after the reversal.
Read Dr. Light’s news release on the first neck fusion reversal.
Read more coverage on orthopedic fusion surgery:
– Cost and Length of Stay in Spinal Fusion Patients Varies Widely Across the U.S.
– Vail Summit Spine Surgeon First to Use MAS-TLIF for Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion
– Creator of Newly Approved Spinal Fusion Device Talks About Inventions
