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Spinal Fusion Benefits Spinal fusion benefits often help alleviate pain from compression of spinal nerves due to excessive vertebral motion or slippage. The majority of patients who undergo a laminectomy with spinal fusion experience considerable relief from back pain symptoms from conditions such as spinal stenosis (Houten, 2003).
Hip fusion-Arthrodesis. Arthrodesis is the fusion of the femur (thighbone) to the pelvis. Hip fusion is used for young patients with healthy spine and no changes in other joints. It may be also attempted for patients with failed total hip joints. Recovery requires partial weight bearing for a period of 12 weeks or more.