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Spinal fusion hardware failure happens when the screws, rods, plates, or cages placed during surgery loosen, break, or shift, most…

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If a surgeon has told you that you need spinal fusion, you have probably already asked the question most patients…

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By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on: September 15, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This information is provided…

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You had the fusion. The radicular pain that sent you to surgery may even be gone. Then a follow-up MRI…

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By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on September 10th, 2026 Disclaimer: The contents provided in this…

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By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on: September 9, 2026 Disclaimer: The contents provided in this…

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By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on September 9, 2026 Disclaimer: The contents provided in…

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By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MDBoard Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on: September 3, 2026 Disclaimer: The contents provided in this…

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By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on September 2, 2026 Disclaimer: The contents provided in…

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By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on September 1, 2026 Disclaimer: The contents provided in…

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By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on August 27, 2026 Disclaimer: The contents provided in…

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Pain management is built to control symptoms. Inflammation, nerve signaling, muscle guarding, these are what injections and medications target. What…