What is a Spinal Implant?

There are many different types of spinal implants that serve a wide range of needs.

Implants are typically used to:

• Facilitate the fusion of two vertebrae
• Improve the stability of the spine
• Strengthen the spine
• Correct deformities like scoliosis
• Treat degenerative diseases like spondylolisthesis
• Spinal stenosis

Fusion implants are used for spinal fusion surgeries. There are a few different types of fusion implants, which also come in a range of sizes and materials including titanium and carbon fiber.
Non-fusion spine implants include artificial discs, expandable rods and spinal cord stimulation.

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