Symptoms of Loose Screws after Spinal Fusion | Orthopaedics and Spine specialist in UK

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Risks Benefits of Spinal Fusion Symptoms of
Loose Screws after Spinal Fusion
In order to comprehend whether or not an
individual should get a spinal fusion, it is
essential to understand what the term actually
means. Spinal fusion in simple words can be
defined as the process where bone problems
experienced in the spine can be corrected. In
this process, two or more vertebrae are fused
together and healed into one solid bone. This can
give more stability to the entire spine. There
are several occasions when spinal fusion can be
required or suggested by the doctor when the
patient might be experiencing disk related
problems, deformities such as curvature of the
spine, or even spinal weakness. The quality of
life after spinal fusion might change for people
who experience these issues.
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Risks Benefits of Spinal Fusion Symptoms of
Loose Screws after Spinal Fusion
Naturally, there are some risks associated with
the surgery. Some of the long-term side effects
of spinal fusion and common problems after spinal
fusion are mentioned below. The risks associated
with going through with a spinal fusion are
1.Infection Some patients experience catching
infections after surgery. 2.Bleeding or blood
clots Some patients might experience blood clots
and even bleeding. 3.Injury in the nerves
Naturally, when dealing with the spine, there is
always a risk of suffering through nerve damage.
There can be various complications that might
come along with it.
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Risks Benefits of Spinal Fusion Symptoms of
Loose Screws after Spinal Fusion
4.Poor wound healing Some patients might
experience poor wound healing that can be painful
as well. 5.Lingering pain One might assume that
going through with the surgery might result in
there being no pain. However, that might not be
true for everyone. Some people do experience pain
even after the surgery. 6.Limited mobility
Sometimes, patients experience their mobility and
flexibility being limited because of the fusion
of the vertebrae. However, it might be worth it
if there is a reduction in the pain that exists.
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Risks Benefits of Spinal Fusion Symptoms of
Loose Screws after Spinal Fusion
There are other aftermaths of spinal fusion as
well. Like any surgery, this procedure can also
have long-term side effects. As there is not
enough research conducted to formulate a textbook
definition of what the effects might be in the
long run, it becomes important to know what they
could be. It is always advisable to seek
assistance from expert doctor down the road. Most
of the patients that opt for this surgery are
young and require regular check-ups. There is
various hardware involved in the surgery that
must be acknowledged to understand the benefits
the procedure provides. You can tell if the
screws attached are loose when a sudden pain is
experienced or when you feel bulges in your
spine. When the screws get loose, it can also
result in infections.
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Risks Benefits of Spinal Fusion Symptoms of
Loose Screws after Spinal Fusion
These are few things to keep in mind whenever an
individual opts for spinal fusion surgery. It is
important to make sure that the doctor is in
touch with the patient concerned so that all the
issues are communicated adequately. These
are common problems after spinal fusion that
people suffering from spinal pain must know
about. Before getting a spinal fusion, it is
always a good idea to be aware of the risks and
aftermaths associated with it.
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