How do members experience Spinal Fusion?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Spinal stenosis 22 5
Nerve pain (neuralgia) 21 4
Scoliosis 15 7
Degenerative disc disease 6 0
Herniated disc 5 4

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain in lower back 8
Nerve pain (neuralgia) 4
Back pain 3
Pain 2
Anxious mood 1
Arthritis pain 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 5
Moderate 8
Mild 2
None 3

Member evaluations

RainHunter

evaluated on Aug 23, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for scoliosis: Slight
  • Side effects: Moderate