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The 10 pages that link to Spinal fusion, each with the reason it gives.

• Vertebral columnRelated: It treats selected spinal disorders by eliminating movement at affected segments.

• ScoliosisRelated: Fusion can correct and stabilize severe or progressive scoliosis.

• Intervertebral discRelated: Fusion may be used when disc-related disease causes persistent symptoms or instability.

• Spinal stenosisRelated: Surgeons may add fusion when decompression would destabilize the spine or instability is present.

• NeurosurgeryRelated: It treats selected spinal instability and deformity.

• Orthopedic surgeryRelated: It is used for selected spinal disorders and injuries.

• SpondylolisthesisRelated: Fusion may be considered for persistent symptoms or instability after nonsurgical care.

• Disc herniationRelated: Fusion may accompany disc surgery in selected cases, but is not required for every herniation.

• Human backRelated: It is one operation used to treat selected disorders of the spine.

• Spinal columnRelated: The procedure treats selected disorders by sacrificing movement at affected segments.