Multiple Level Fixation

Multiple level fixation is a surgical procedure used to stabilize and support more than one segment of the spine. This technique is often employed to treat extensive spinal instability, deformities, or injuries that affect multiple vertebral levels. The primary goal of multiple level fixation is to alleviate pain, restore spinal alignment, and improve the patient's overall function and quality of life.

During the procedure, the surgeon uses various devices, such as screws, rods, plates, or cages, to secure the affected vertebrae and promote proper alignment. These implants help maintain spinal stability and facilitate bone fusion, which provides long-term support and alleviates pressure on the spinal nerves.

Causes for Multiple Level Fixation

• Degenerative Disc Disease: Extensive wear and tear of the intervertebral discs across multiple levels, leading to spinal instability and pain.
• Herniated Discs: Multiple protruding discs causing nerve compression and requiring stabilization.
• Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal at several levels, putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
• Spondylolisthesis: Slippage of multiple vertebrae over one another, causing instability and pain.
• Spinal Fractures: Fractures affecting multiple vertebrae resulting from trauma, osteoporosis, or other conditions.
• Spinal Deformities: Conditions such as scoliosis or kyphosis affecting several levels of the spine and requiring correction.
• Spinal Tumors: Tumors that affect the structural integrity of multiple vertebral levels, necessitating stabilization.
• Failed Previous Spinal Surgeries: Ineffectiveness of prior spinal surgeries in providing stability and pain relief.