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Spinal Instrumentation (Visit Resource)
Definition Spinal instrumentation is a method of keeping the spine rigid after spinal fusion surgery by surgically attaching hooks, rods, and wire to the spine in a way that redistributes the stresses on the bones and keeps them in proper alignment while the bones of the spine fuse. Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
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