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Spinal Instrumentation

The use of hooks, rods, or wire for spinal surgery is called spinal instrumentation. These instruments help stabilize and strengthen the spine. Your surgeon will decide in each case which type of instrument to use. For example, one or more rods may be used to attach the bones of the spine together. Or, sometimes, rods are placed on each side of the spine and attached with hooks to the backbones.

Spinal Instrumentation


Service Name Appointment
Adult Neurosurgery - Spine Surgery Program 734-936-7010