Posterior spinal fusion is the surgical process of straightening the spine and preventing the curve from getting worse. Metal implants are used to hold the spine in a straighter position until the bones fuse together.
The team at Children’s National works to make the recovery after this surgery as easy as possible for patients and families. Our experts have created the very first Spinal Fusion Surgical Home to streamline care and facilitate faster recovery. Learn more.
Shannon Kelly Associate Chief, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Spine, Cerebral Palsy, Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
Benjamin Martin Associate Chief, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports MedicineSpine, Hip, Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
Matthew Oetgen Division Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports MedicineSpine, Hip, Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
U.S. News & World Report ranked Children’s National a top 10 children’s hospital for its Best Children’s Hospitals annual rankings for 2020-21, with a #1 ranking in newborn care for the fourth straight year. Learn more about our specialty care rankings.