Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments with related expertise Neurology Neurosurgery Orthopedic Oncology Orthopedic Surgery Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Areas that research this procedure Neurologic Surgery Neurology Research Orthopedic Research ResearchMayo researchers are studying ways to make spinal fusion safer and have better outcomes. These studies include comparing types of hardware and bonding materials used to connect the spinal bones during spinal fusion surgeries. Other studies focus on the effect of diabetes or smoking on success rates. PublicationsSee a list of publications about spinal fusion by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. Research Profiles Edit search filters close Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all View all physicians • All Locations Clarke, M. J. J. M.D. Minnesota Huddleston, Paul M. III M.D. Minnesota Nassr, Ahmad M.D. Minnesota By Mayo Clinic Staff Spinal fusion care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment AboutCare at Mayo Clinic Dec. 28, 2022 Print Show references Spinal fusion. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/spinal-fusion. Accessed Nov. 18, 2022. Chou R. Subacute and chronic low-back pain: Surgical treatment. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Nov. 18, 2022. Brunicardi FC, et al. Spine: Basic concepts. In: Schwartz's Principles of Surgery. 11th ed. McGraw-Hill; 2019. https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com. Accessed Nov. 22, 2022. Baron EM, et al. Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. In: Operative Techniques: Spine Surgery. 3rd ed. Elsevier; 2018. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Nov. 22, 2022. Elsevier Point of Care. Clinical Overview: Chronic low back pain in adults. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Nov. 22, 2022. Reisener MJ, et al. Trends in lumbar spinal fusion — A literature review. Journal of Spine Surgery. 2020; doi:10.21037/jss-20-492. Singleton M, et al. Perioperative management in complex spine surgery. Minerva Anestesiologica. 2022; doi:10.23736/S0375-9393.22.15933-X. Ami TR. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. Oct. 4, 2022. AskMayoExpert. Lumbar spinal stenosis (adult). Mayo Clinic; 2021. Related Back pain Fusion from back of neck Fusion from front of neck Fusion options for lower back Herniated disk Katelyn beats scoliosis with new innovative surgery Kyphosis Rheumatoid arthritis Sacroiliitis Scoliosis Spinal stenosis Show more related content News from Mayo Clinic Why improving bone health before complex spine surgery is important Oct. 16, 2023, 02:30 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Minute: Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon performs innovative endoscopic spinal fusion surgery, advancing minimally invasive care July 13, 2023, 02:45 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Q and A: Spinal arthritis June 06, 2023, 01:30 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Minute: How awake spinal surgery benefits patients June 02, 2023, 04:30 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cervical disk replacement Nov. 22, 2022, 02:00 p.m. CDT Sharing Mayo Clinic: Complex spine surgery helps Belinda Purdy walk again May 22, 2022, 11:00 a.m. CDT Show more news from Mayo Clinic Products & Services A Book: Back and Neck Health Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, have been ranked among the best Neurology & Neurosurgery hospitals in the nation for 2023-2024 by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this top honor Spinal fusionAboutDoctors&DepartmentsCare atMayoClinic PRC-20118663 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Spinal fusion