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50172003 Lumbar spinal fusion

50172003 Lumbar spinal fusion

Owned by Arvind Kuppusamy
Last updated: Jul 16, 2024

Summary

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  • Lumbar spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that involves joining two or more vertebrae in the lower back (lumbar region) to reduce pain and improve stability, typically by using bone grafts, screws, and rods to immobilize the affected spinal segment.

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  • 449048009 Fusion of lumbosacral region of spine by anterior approach

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  • Role Group: 1

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