Spinal Fusion (also known as Fusion, Spinal, Fusions, Spinal): Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed)

NIH MeSH · D013123Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Spinal Fusion

Also known asFusion, Spinal · Fusions, Spinal · Spinal Fusions · Spondylodesis · Spondylodeses · Spondylosyndesis · Spondylosyndeses

Definition

Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed)

MeSH classification

  • E04.555.100.700

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Common questions about Spinal Fusion

What does Spinal Fusion mean in medicine?
Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Spinal Fusion known by any other names?
Yes. Spinal Fusion is also referred to as Fusion, Spinal, Fusions, Spinal, Spinal Fusions, Spondylodesis in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Spinal Fusion sit in the medical classification?
Spinal Fusion falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.555.100.700). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D013123) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗