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While often successful in stabilizing the spine and alleviating pain, spinal fusions can sometimes require revision surgery for a variety of complex reasons. One of the most common drivers is pseudoarthrosis, or a "failed fusion," where the bones do not properly fuse together, leading to persistent instability and pain. Another significant issue is adjacent segment disease (ASD), where the levels immediately above or below the fused segment experience accelerated degeneration due to increased stress and compensatory motion, often causing new pain, nerve compression, or instability. Instrumentation failure, such as broken screws, rod fractures, or hardware loosening, can also necessitate revision, especially if it leads to inadequate stabilization or nerve impingement. Furthermore, progressive spinal deformity, including the development of flatback syndrome or increased kyphosis, can occur post-fusion, altering spinal alignment and causing severe discomfort. Less commonly, but critically, post-surgical infection might require intervention for debridement and hardware removal. Finally, persistent or recurrent pain, even in the absence of a clear structural failure, can sometimes prompt a thorough re-evaluation and potential revision if a correctable source is identified. Each case is unique, requiring comprehensive diagnostic work-up to pinpoint the underlying cause and determine the most appropriate Spinal Fusion Revision strategy.

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