Dr. Luis Lombardi-Spinal Fusion

Dr. Luis Lombardi-Spinal Fusion

Fusion should only be recommended after a careful evaluation of the individual case taking into consideration all factors involved, including whether much smaller procedures may be sufficient. With Non-Traumatic Spine Surgery 90% of patients avoid unnecessary fusion.

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dr luis lombardi-spinal fusion

Dr. Luis Lombardi-Spinal Fusion

Dr. Luis Lombardi-Spinal Fusion

Between 1998 and 2008 the national bill for spinal fusion increased 7.9-fold and the  mean total hospital charges increased 3.3-fold. However ; 1 in 6 elderly patients underwent re-operation within 2 years and 1 in 4 patients was readmitted for a Lumbar Fusion-related complication

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