Spinal Fusion Surgery

Long-Term Stability for Chronic Back & Neck Pain

When conservative treatments have failed, spinal fusion offers proven, lasting relief. Dr. Remi Ajiboye performs advanced minimally invasive fusion techniques for patients across Los Angeles County.

What Is Spinal Fusion Surgery?

Spinal fusion is a procedure that permanently joins two or more vertebrae together to eliminate painful motion between them. The spine's intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers, but when they degenerate, herniate, or collapse, the resulting instability can compress nerves and create chronic, debilitating pain.

During fusion surgery, the damaged disc is removed and replaced with a bone graft or interbody cage. Screws and rods then stabilize the segment while the bones gradually grow together into a single, solid structure, restoring spinal stability and relieving nerve pressure.

Dr. Ajiboye offers both traditional open and minimally invasive fusion techniques, tailoring the surgical approach to each patient's anatomy, condition severity, and recovery goals.

When Fusion May Be Recommended

• Chronic back or neck pain unresponsive to conservative care
•  Spinal instability or deformity (spondylolisthesis)
• Severe degenerative disc disease
• Recurrent disc herniation at the same level
• Spinal arthritis with structural collapse
• Failed prior spine surgery

Conditions Treated with Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion addresses a range of structural and degenerative spine conditions. Dr. Ajiboye evaluates each patient with advanced imaging and a thorough clinical assessment before recommending surgery.

Degenerative Disc Disease

Age-related disc breakdown that causes chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility when discs lose height and cushioning capacity.
Spondylolisthesis

Vertebral slippage where one bone shifts forward over another, causing nerve compression and instability that may require fusion to correct.

Spinal Instability

Abnormal movement between vertebrae often from trauma, tumor, or prior surgery that creates pain with activity and risk of neurological injury.

Recurrent Disc Herniation

Repeated herniation at the same spinal level that has not responded to decompression alone, requiring fusion for durable stabilization.

Severe Spinal Arthritis

Advanced facet or disc arthritis causing bone-on-bone contact, bone spurs, and nerve canal narrowing that cannot be managed conservatively.

Failed Prior Spine Surgery

Persistent or worsening symptoms following an earlier procedure, where revision fusion can address residual instability or incomplete decompression.

Why Patients Choose Dr. Remi Ajiboye?

Dr. Ajiboye is one of the Los Angeles area's most highly regarded minimally invasive spine surgeons combining academic training, technical expertise, and a patient-first philosophy.

Board-Certified Spine Surgeon

Dual training in non-surgical management and complex surgical reconstruction, with advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive techniques.

Minimally Invasive Expertise

Smaller incisions, less muscle disruption, and faster recovery Dr. Ajiboye uses minimally invasive approaches whenever clinically appropriate.

Personalized Surgical Planning

Every patient receives a customized treatment plan based on detailed imaging review, symptom history, and individual anatomy not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Both Fusion & Disc Replacement

Dr. Ajiboye is proficient in all major fusion techniques as well as artificial disc replacement ensuring recommendations are based on your best outcome, not surgical preference.