Overview
Revision spine surgery addresses persistent or recurrent symptoms following a prior spinal procedure. This may include adjacent segment disease, hardware failure, pseudarthrosis (non-healing fusion), or recurrent disc herniations.
Common Symptoms
Return of preoperative symptoms
New pain at adjacent spinal levels
Hardware-related discomfort
Progressive deformity or instability
Persistent nerve symptoms
When to Seek Care
If you experience a return of symptoms after spine surgery, or if imaging shows structural failure, prompt evaluation by a revision specialist is important.
Treatment Options
Comprehensive imaging workup
Diagnostic injections
Hardware revision or removal
Extension of fusion
Complex reconstruction
Minimally Invasive Options
When possible, revision procedures utilize minimally invasive approaches to reduce additional tissue trauma and improve recovery after prior surgery.