Spinal fusion: Bones are fused by preventing their movement and fixing them with metal rods, hooks or screws.

Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

• Visit your doctor regularly
• Take your medicines, if any, as indicated by the doctor
• Wear the braces as suggested by the doctor
• Take part in sports
• Remain socially active
• Exercise regularly
• Join a support group

Foods to eat:

• Foods rich in calcium like milk
• Foods rich in vitamin D like eggs, fish and cereals
• Foods rich in vitamin E like walnuts, hazelnuts, olive oil, mayonnaise and sunflower seeds

Foods to avoid:

• Fried Foods
• Foods containing excess salt like pickles
• Foods that contain preservatives like packaged meat
• Alcoholic and carbonated beverages

Treatments (medications, procedure, etc.) and effectiveness reported by people on Patientslikeme.

Orthopedic surgeon

Specializes in the surgery of bone and joint disorders.

Neurologist

Specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system, which includes the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves.