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2025 Jan 24


J Neurosurg Spine


39854714

Development of a unified and comprehensive definition of successful spinal fusion: a systematic review.

Authors

Sanghvi PA, Wiener JM, Meade SM, Boden LM, Shost MD, Steinmetz MP

Abstract

Spinal fusion is a commonly performed surgical procedure used to relieve pain, deformity, and instability of various spinal pathologies. Although there have been attempts to standardize spinal fusion assessment radiologically, there is currently no unified definition that also considers clinical symptomology. This review attempts to create a more holistic and standardized definition of spinal fusion.